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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� April 3, 2025 鈥� LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was voted as the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, 萝莉网, the nation鈥檚 premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.

Goffney was named the superintendent of Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas in 2018 after serving in a similar role with the Lufkin Independent School District in Lufkin, Texas for five years.

鈥淢y experience as a superintendent in rural, suburban, and urban districts has provided me with diverse insights into the unique challenges and opportunities schools face,鈥� Goffney said. 鈥淎s 萝莉网president-elect, I will champion public education, leading with optimism, courage, and hope, while uniting educational leaders from all districts across the country 鈥� small, midsize, and large; rural, suburban, and urban 鈥� to ensure every child graduates with choices and opportunities. Together, we will foster resilience, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen public schools.鈥�

Goffney joined 萝莉网in 2013 and currently serves as a member of the organization鈥檚 executive committee. She has been a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators since 2008 and served as its President from 2023-24.

鈥淪uperintendent Goffney provides strong, future-driven leadership for her district and demonstrates a tireless commitment to the transformative power of public education by shaping opportunities for all students,鈥� David R. Schuler, executive director, 萝莉网said. 鈥淚 look forward to working closely with LaTonya in her new role as president-elect to forge brighter futures for district leaders and ensure students nationwide are not only prepared for real life in the real world but can succeed and thrive.鈥�

Goffney earned her Doctor of Education, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

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About AASA 
AASA, 萝莉网, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.