Campus Chronicles - June 19, 2024
Lisa Valadez | 6/19/2024, 2:56 p.m.
Aldine ISD
Since taking the helm of Aldine ISD in July 2018, Dr. Goffney has boosted student achievement by focusing on early childhood education, literacy, professional development for teachers, and community collaboration. Her efforts have garnered numerous awards and honors. She is dedicated to maximizing opportunities, developing leaders, and providing opportunities for all students.
NCBW® 100's mission is to advocate for black women and girls, promoting leadership development and gender equity in health, education, economic empowerment, and public policy.
Alief ISD
Congratulations to the Alief Early College High School students who recently graduated from Houston Community College! Their exceptional achievement of earning both high school diplomas and Associate Degrees was a testament to their hard work and dedication. The entire community was immensely proud of these students for their remarkable commitment and perseverance. This dual accomplishment highlighted their bright futures and set a high standard for academic excellence. Well done, graduates!
Spring Branch ISD
Quick fingers and impressive recall recently earned a team of three students from Spring Branch Academic Institute (SBAI) a first-place win at a national Academic Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
The SBAI team—Jinu Kang, Austin Wang, and Bolin Zhang—qualified through an online exam and regional competitions. Coached by Willa Liao, the Dragons (SBAI’s mascot) triumphed in their first year together, displaying sportsmanship and resilience.
Notable performances included:
- Aditya Mandke: Second place in the National Science Bee, semifinalist in Geography and History.
- Noah Anderson and Bolin Zhang: Quarterfinalists in History and Geography Bees.
- Gwyneth Galimberti, Joshua Ghattas, Pablo Sarkar, and Sean Zeng: Gained valuable experience for future contests.
Fort Bend ISD
Burlington Stores celebrated the opening of its new location in Stafford with a generous $5,000 donation to Fort Bend ISD’s E.A. Jones Elementary. The donation was made in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, a non-profit organization that supports teachers and students. The funds will enable Jones' teachers to purchase classroom supplies and materials through AdoptAClassroom’s online marketplace.
For more info, visit aldineisd.org, aliefisd.net, springbranchisd.com, and fortbendisd.com
