by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Jul 30, 2017 | Homepage Featured, Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
Since my superintendency at Lufkin ISD began, we always have a theme for the year. A mantra, per se, that keeps us focused and sets the tone for the district. My first year, the theme was “One Voice. One Vision.” The focus was solidarity. Our vision was excellence and...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Jun 18, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
When I was a little girl, I loved to go to garage sales with my grandmother and get books for pocket change. These books would open up my world from a single-wide trailer house in Coldspring to the endless possibilities of the universe. My favorite books at the time...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Jun 15, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
This May, I spent a lot of time celebrating graduations. Of course, I am proud of the 485 Lufkin High School graduates. I am proud they are graduating with more than a diploma, but with choices and opportunities. Needless to say, I am also proud of my husband who...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | May 22, 2017 | Superintendent's Corner
There will be 485 Lufkin Panthers who will graduate at 8 p.m. Friday at the Abe, and it will be the last time I’ll have the honor to address them as a whole. They were freshmen when I started my position at Lufkin ISD and I’ve had the privilege of getting to watch...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Apr 17, 2017 | Superintendent's Corner
Teachers are at the heart of everything we do at Lufkin ISD, and we are blessed to have the very best. I recently hosted a New Teacher reception for our 2016-17 new teachers to get feedback on their first year at Lufkin ISD. It was so amazing and encouraging to hear...
by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Feb 20, 2017 | Superintendent's Corner
Nineteen years ago on Valentine’s Day I married the love of my life. February is the season of love, and I can certainly see why so many love Lufkin ISD. The last couple of weeks have shown me time and time again what I love most about our school. I love our students...
