FACE Highlights

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Aldine ISD hosted community meetings this month to inform families about the latest district news, hear campus updates, and learn about programs, choices, and opportunities for Aldine ISD students. Topics included safety and security, accomplishments, summer learning experiences, college and career opportunities, and more.

Three hundred seven parents graduated from the Family and Community University that started classes in October. Throughout the year, families could attend in-person, virtual, and pre-recorded sessions that covered various topics. Families decided on their topics of interest. Whether taking ESL, GED, citizenship, cooking, SEL, Special Education, or health education classes, the parents who attended 15 sessions were eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony on May 24 at Davis High School. Superintendent Dr. Goffney, Board members President Randy Bates, Dr. Viola Garcia, Mrs. Rose Avalos, and members of the district's Executive Leadership Team and the community attended this event, where Aldine families were recognized for their commitment to pursuing adult education.

One of the parents who attended the Citizenship class offered at the Family and Community University shared this proud moment of celebration for becoming a U.S. citizen. This is one of our many proud moments due to the adult education parents receive at this university. This year, the district hired five parents who attended classes with us as substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and child nutrition employees.

The FACE Team congratulates Dr. Martha Escalante on her retirement after 27 years of service, all in Aldine ISD. We wish the best to Dr. Escalante in this new chapter in her life.

The Family and Community Engagement Department welcomes its new Executive Director, Mrs. Georgina Foroi. Mrs. Foroi is currently serving as the principal at Sammons Elementary. The FACE team is excited about continuing to grow under the leadership of Mrs. Foroi.

Our May Chat with FACE asked about the importance of including the voices of citizens, leaders, and stakeholders when discussing how we want the future to be.

You can participate in our next Chat with Face #PD2ChatwFACE on June 10th.

Everybody is welcome!

Visit AldineISD.org/FACE to connect.

“Use your fear;

it can take you to the place

where you store your courage.”

-Amelia Earhart

We are happy to serve the community!

Left to Right:

Gina Mann, District FACE Liaison

LaTashia Abrams, FACE Director

Dr. Martha Escalante, Executive Director

Nancy Gauthier, FACE Specialist

Ivan Tamayo, FACE Specialist

Charlotte Wynn, District FACE Liaison