Aldine ISD Superintendent Honored

Dr. LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of Aldine Independent School District, was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as one of their Most Fascinating Houstonians of 2024. Goffney has led Aldine ISD since June 2018, committing herself to over 60,000 students and almost 10,000 employees. Goffney focuses on early childhood education, reading, professional development, communication, and most importantly community. She also served as superintendent at Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated CISD in Coldspring, Texas and Lufkin ISD. Goffney has shown her ability to lead in rural and large school districts and she has continued to carry her passion and dedication with her throughout the state of Texas.  & Goffney has received numerous awards, in 2021 she was recognized by Acres Homes and given the Acres Homes Chamber of Commerce’s Community Excellence Award. In 2017, she was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards. She was also named Top 30 Women in Houston in 2022. Goffney is a native of Coldspring, Texas, and is a 3-time Sam Houston State University graduate. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in history, master’s degree in educational administration, and a doctorate in educational leadership. She is a part of a small, yet growing group of Black women...