The Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL) organization acknowledged the Aldine ISD Technology Department and Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney for their development, management, and commitment to using technology to transform education at the 2025 TETL Summer Conference at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.

The Aldine ISD Technology Department, under the direction of Chief information technology Officer Adam Galvan, made the 2025 TETL TEAM Award for outstanding district-wide innovation leadership. Galvan and his team were acknowledged for their leadership in establishing innovation systems that are robust, protected, and flawlessly incorporated into daily instructional practices.

"Through a shared commitment to their core mission-'assist students find out, support instructors so they can teach, and ensure student and personnel data stays safe'-this group has actually carried out visionary and impactful innovation efforts that have reshaped teaching and finding out throughout the district's 80 campuses," Greg Grimes, TETL Board Chair-Elect stated. "From a district-wide deployment of more than 30,000 interactive touchscreen devices- deliberately picked to support hands-on knowing and accommodate diverse learning styles-to the effective launch of MagicSchool AI, an ingenious tool delivering personalized, immediate feedback for trainees, the team has actually set a new requirement for aligning technology with direction."
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The Technology Team was recognized for its precise planning, robust device management, targeted personnel training, and smooth integration of technology into day-to-day practice-creating accessible and enhancing finding out environments for each trainee.

"This group exhibits the best of what the TETL TEAM Award represents, and we are honored to acknowledge their leadership, innovation, and service to the students, personnel, and families of Aldine ISD," Grimes said.

The Technology Department would not be what it is today without the vision and leadership of Aldine ISD's Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney.

Each year, TETL honors a superintendent who exemplifies visionary management and a strong commitment to utilizing innovation to change education. Dr. Goffney was recognized for her vibrant and transformative leadership in a district where over 91% of students are economically disadvantaged and almost half are emergent bilingual learners.
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Dr. Goffney was called the recipient of the 2025 Empowered Superintendent Award. Under her management, Aldine ISD has made substantial development in closing the digital divide by guaranteeing that every student has access to gadgets, web connection, and important digital learning tools. These efforts have not only enhanced scholastic results but have likewise laid the for long-term equity and excellence in teaching and knowing.

"Dr. Goffney is a catalyst for systemic change," Grimes stated. "Her vision and decision have actually allowed Aldine ISD to build an inclusive and ingenious academic environment where all students can grow, no matter socioeconomic status."

Both awards highlight Aldine ISD's district-wide dedication to utilizing technology as a powerful tool for transformation, equity, and trainee success. To learn more on the Empowered Superintendent and TEAM Awards, see www.tetl.org.