by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Feb 26, 2018 | Homepage Featured, Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
The year is 2022. The place is Abe Martin Stadium. The event is my daughter’s graduation. As I stand on the stage and hear Mr. Stephens say, “Joslyn Goffney,” I swell with pride and tears. My baby girl has accomplished her goals and is ready for the opportunities that...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Dec 19, 2017 | Homepage Featured, Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
It’s the holiday season, and through the hustle and bustle of buying presents and all of the festivities, I take the time to reflect on the gifts that really matter, the gifts that are lifelong, the gifts that years from now students will talk about and retell to...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Nov 30, 2017 | Homepage Featured, Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
Being named Texas Superintendent of the Year has been completely surreal. I felt humbled and honored to be among the 20 regional winners. To be among the top five superintendents of the state was unimaginable for this hopeless little girl born into poverty and the...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Oct 16, 2017 | Athletics, Superintendent's Corner
Alex Sheen began an international movement called “Because I Said I Would” based on the premises of simply keeping your word. He spoke at the Lufkin ISD Convocation in August and challenged everyone to choose something they will do and write it down. Making a...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Sep 19, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
Some of the toughest decisions a school superintendent has to make usually involve issues that are completely out of his or her control — the weather, for instance. As Hurricane Harvey hit the coast and deposited enormous amounts of rain in our area, I needed to make...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Aug 30, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
With all the rhetoric about public schools these days, it’s good to know we can count on our local elected officials to stand up and make a difference for public education. As we’re beginning our new school year, the legislators are winding down their session, and...
