Aldine ISD Announces Leadership Changes for 2025-2026 School Year

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District- and campus-level leadership changes aim to strengthen support systems and accelerate student achievement.

As Aldine ISD gears up for the 2025–2026 school year and commemorates its 90th anniversary, Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney has unveiled pivotal leadership changes. These changes are strategically designed to fortify support for campuses and expedite student outcomes, underscoring our commitment to continuous improvement.

The alignment includes shifts in school assistant superintendent teams, campus leadership appointments, and the elevation of a senior leader to support school improvement efforts.

“We have a lot to celebrate, and as I always say — leadership matters,” said Dr. Goffney. “With these leadership changes, I’m confident we will continue to deliver on the promise of an Aldine ISD education that guarantees all our students graduate with choices and opportunities.”

New School Support Structure

Chief of Schools Dr. Javier Villarreal will continue to lead the district’s campus support structure. The alignment includes five school assistant superintendents overseeing specific elementary and secondary teams:

Elementary Team 2 – Dr. Matilda Orozco

Black, Bussey, Calvert, Carroll, Carmichael, Goodman, Johnson, Marcella, Orange Grove, Reed Academy, Stephens, and Worsham Elementary Schools

Elementary Team 3 – Dr. LaToya Wynne

García-Leza, Vardeman, Vines, Keeble, and Kujawa EC/PreK/K Schools; Carter Academy; Ermel, Escamilla, Hill, Kujawa, and Odom Elementary Schools; Houston Academy

Elementary Team 4 – Ray Mondragon

Reece, Griggs, Hinojosa, Jones, and Magrill EC/PreK/K Schools; Child Development Center; Anderson Academy; Cypresswood, Greenspoint, Jones, and Thompson Elementary Schools

Secondary Team 1 – Dr. Crystal Watson

Drew Academy; García, Hambrick, Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson, Jones, Plummer, Shotwell, and Teague Middle Schools; Knippel Education Center; Lane School

Secondary Team 3 – Dr. Xóchitl Rodríguez

Aldine, Davis, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Nimitz High Schools and their respective Ninth Grade Schools; Avalos P-TECH School; Blanson CTE High School; Carver High School; Hall Success Academy; La Promesa; Victory Early College High School; Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Parker

New Role: Chief of School Improvement

To further support student achievement, Diaka R. Melendez has been promoted to Chief of School Improvement. In addition to overseeing athletics, school administration, guidance and counseling, health services, and mental health and support services, she will now support two school assistant superintendents and their group of identified opportunity schools:

Elementary Team 1 – Scott Dubberke

Caraway, Dunn, Francis, Harris, Ogden, Spence, and Stehlik Elementary Schools

Secondary Team 2 – Dr. Kwabena Mensah

Aldine, Grantham, Hoffman, Lewis, Mead, and Stovall Middle Schools

New Campus Principal Appointments

Several campuses will begin the school year with new principals, including:

• Dr. Kanisha Wiley, from Principal at Aldine Ninth Grade School to Principal at Aldine High School
• José Díaz, from Principal at Orange Grove Elementary to Principal at Aldine Middle School
• Dr. Lidia Calderón, from Curriculum Assistant Principal at Nimitz High School to Principal at Aldine Ninth Grade School
• Constance White, from Principal at Hill Elementary to Principal at Caraway Elementary School
• Candace Hardin, from Principal at Keeble Primary to Principal at Cypresswood Elementary School
• Jeana Morrison-Adams, from Principal at Hoffman Middle School to Principal at Hill Elementary School
• Esperanza Valsin, from Principal at Raymond Elementary to Principal at Johnson Elementary School
• Kory Jessie, from Principal at Caraway Elementary to Principal at Keeble EC/PreK/K School
• Ricardo Pequeño, from Principal at Odom Elementary to Principal at La Promesa
• Dr. Isaac Carrier, from Officer of Partnerships and Certifications at the Harris County Department of Education to Principal at Lewis Middle School
• Jennifer Price, from Principal at Eckert Elementary to Principal at Odom Elementary School
• Gregory Castille, from Principal at Smith Elementary to Principal at Ogden Elementary School
• Nadia Stafford, from Principal at Oleson Elementary to Principal at Orange Grove Elementary School
• Michael Bland, from Wiley University, Dean of Graduate Studies to Principal at Stovall Middle School
• Ahmad Traylor, from Principal at Wharton Junior High School (Wharton ISD) to Principal at Teague Middle School
• Tyam Richard from Principal Apprentice in HISD to Principal at Hoffman Middle School
• Avalos P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High) School will have a new principal to be named soon.

These leadership changes are aligned with the district’s strategic priorities to ensure every school has the support needed to accelerate academic progress.

Dr. Goffney and district leaders will convene with campus administrators during the annual Leadership Conference on July 15–16, where the theme continues to emphasize impact, progress, and student success.