2025 Aldine ISD New Employee Orientation

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Over 500 new educators and staff members kicked off their journey with Aldine ISD at the 2025 New Professional Employee Orientation held at Davis High School on Monday morning. 

The annual event welcomes new hires — including returning employees who have rejoined the district — and prepares them for the upcoming school year with essential training, resources, and inspiration.

Attendees explored a vendor fair featuring Aldine ISD partners, where they received complimentary items, including backpacks, tumblers, and apparel. The fair was a part of the orientation’s efforts to introduce new staff to the district’s network of partners and resources.

“I’m truly excited by what I’ve seen and look forward to joining the Aldine team,” said Michael Johnson, new Teacher at Knippel Education Center. “I have worked in plenty of districts in the city, but when I started substituting last March, I can say that the students in Aldine have the best attitudes I’ve come across.” 

Inspiring the New Workforce

The opening ceremony saw more than 500 employees gather in the Davis Auditorium. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Faviola Cantú opened the event, followed by a powerful keynote speech from Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney. Dr. Goffney emphasized the district’s commitment to student growth.

“We are making sure that we’re growing every single kid, and we have to make sure that we are making an impact,” Goffney said. “Even on your worst day in the classroom, you’re still some child’s best hope.”

Students Continue to be the Priority for Aldine ISD

She reassured the audience that students remain at the heart of everything Aldine does. Yvette Hoisington, new lead itinerant for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) in Aldine, couldn’t agree more.

“Our focus needs to always be on the kids. Students come first. That’s what we’re here for,” added Hoisington.

Preparing for Success

These sessions, led by experienced educators and administrators, covered topics such as student engagement, classroom management, and district policies. Lunch was provided courtesy of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.

“I came to Aldine because I’m excited about the new opportunities and academic growth for our kids,” said Patricia Swayzer-Taylor, new Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) Teacher at Spence Elementary.

Celebrating 90 Years of Aldine ISD

The 2025-2026 school year marks Aldine ISD’s 90th Anniversary. The district encourages everyone to share their Aldine stories using #Aldinestory to celebrate this milestone.

“Great things are happening in Aldine,” said Goffney. “And now you are a part of the Aldine story. These personal stories, that I hope staff, students, and community will share, offer a lens into the impact Aldine has and has had on our community now and all these years.”