Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Named to District Administration’s 2026–27 DA 100

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National recognition reflects a student-centered leadership approach as Aldine ISD continues sustained academic growth and expands opportunities for students.

Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney

About District Administration’s DA 100

Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney has been named to District Administration magazine’s 2026–27 DA 100, which recognizes K-12 leaders focused on improving student outcomes and driving change through ideas, insight and action.

Announced Oct. 20, the recognition comes as Aldine ISD continues to build on measurable academic gains and strengthen opportunities for students across the district.

“I am honored to be recognized among the DA 100, but this recognition reflects the people who make a difference for students every day,” Goffney said. “In Aldine, teachers, campus leaders, staff, families and community partners work together to ensure students have the strong instruction, support and opportunities they need to succeed. Our progress belongs to them and, most importantly, to our students. We will keep building on what is working and creating meaningful opportunities for every student.”

Focused on Academic Growth

Since Goffney became superintendent in July 2018, Aldine ISD has maintained a sustained focus on improving student achievement through strong instruction, rigorous curriculum, teacher development and the use of student data to guide decisions.

That work is reflected in the district’s recent academic results. Aldine ISD earned an overall Texas Education Agency accountability score of 79 in 2026, up 16 points from 63 in 2023. The district has recorded four consecutive years of growth under the state’s accountability system.

Students also demonstrated growth across all five tested State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course subjects over the past three years. From 2023 to 2026, performance at the Meets Grade Level standard or above increased 17 percentage points in Algebra 1, 21 points in biology and 10 points in English 2 — gains that outpaced statewide growth in each of these subjects.

The district’s 2026 results also showed that 95% of Aldine ISD graduates were identified as college-, career- or military-ready, reflecting its commitment to preparing students with choices and opportunities after graduation.

The progress has drawn attention beyond the district. In a September 2025 Houston Chronicle report examining Aldine ISD’s academic improvement, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath praised the district’s progress and leadership under Goffney.

In the district’s August accountability announcement, Goffney emphasized that the work continues:

“Four consecutive years of growth is worth celebrating, but we know our work is not finished,” Goffney said. “We will continue building on this momentum and pursuing excellence for every student, in every school, every day.”

AASA

Goffney’s DA 100 recognition also comes during her tenure as the 2026–27 president of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation’s professional organization for school system leaders. Installed in July 2026, she is the 10th woman and the first African American woman to serve as president in AASA’s 161-year history.

In that role, she continues to lead Aldine ISD while contributing to national conversations about district leadership, public education, equity, student achievement and the future of public education.

Learn more about Goffney’s leadership and experience on the Aldine ISD superintendent webpage.