Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator

Science Chairperson/Biology Lead/Interventionist

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

Avalos Puts the Work In!

[Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney @drgoffney]

Day Four, Graduation Ten is in the books, and I am still in absolute awe of the Rose Avalos P-TECH High School Class of 2026. To say these 107 seniors are a powerhouse is an understatement. They have completely redefined what is possible, proving that with focus, dedication, and heart, there are absolutely no limits to what our students can achieve. Look at the historic, mind-blowing legacy this class of 107 is leaving behind:
• 100% met their TSI requirements.
• 100% earned their College, Career, and Military Readiness status.
• 100% completed their college applications—and 100% were accepted!
• 100% completed their FAFSA, ensuring their paths forward are secure.
• They put in a staggering amount of college work, completing 6,189 dual credit hours, with 85 students earning their Associate Degrees alongside their high school diplomas.
• They are stepping out with 36 industry certifications ready to go.
• An incredible 23 graduates are heading to Ivy League universities, and 68 are attending selective and highly selective universities across the nation.
• We also celebrated 9 students who received full-ride scholarships to the University of Houston-Downtown through our "Grow Your Own" initiative—we can't wait to welcome you back as future teachers in our district!
• And because of their historic effort, this class was offered an unbelievable $85,275,827 in scholarships.
To our Avalos families, thank you for your deep trust and unwavering support of these brilliant scholars. To the phenomenal educators and staff, thank you for building an environment where our students don't just succeed—they soar. #AldineStory

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

Exceptional Principal Leader: Dr. Stewart #MyAldineStory

[Cedric Stewart (He/ Him) @doccbstewart]

Victory Early College High School: Where Excellence is not a thing, but a habit! @AldineISD @VictoryECHS

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

@doccbstewart @AldineISD @VictoryECHS Ms. Ronshon Jeffrey in biology is Stellar and all the teachers did an exceptional job! The Meets and Masters percentages speaks volumes of the intentional planning, rigor, discourse and effectiveness! ❤️ victory- these are master teachers- TIA!

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@AndyBA He’s an amazing student! It’s such a blessing you capture these milestones and salient highlights from all over! You are a blessing! @CarverHS_AISD

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#EveryTrialWorthIt #MyAldineStory #May11- 2026 #FrontloadEffectivePlanning @MHSS_AISD @AldineISD @CarverHS_AISD @AvalosPTECH @drgoffney @JVillarrealAISD @AISD7_12Science @principaldmac @NickersonCierra @AldineAEA @AldineSTEM @AndyBA @doccbstewart @AldineHPE

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@principaldmac Amazing leadership! People leave bosses not jobs! I’m certain your teachers adore their workplace! Great leadership is evident here!

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Fired up synapses this morning ⚡️ Personalized notes, candy, and gifts for every student—#MyBiologySTAAR Students 🍬📚✨ @drgoffney @AldineISD @JVillarrealAISD @CarverHS_AISD @LW_est1980 @AISD7_12Science @EarlieXwilliams @AldineSTEM

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

Stations ✔️Brains in full BIO mode 🧠🧬
My students crushed their review stations days before the STAAR Biology exam—and it paid off this morning! 💪 @JVillarrealAISD @drgoffney @AldineISD @CarverHS_AISD @AISD7_12Science @AldineSTEM @EarlieXwilliams @LW_est1980

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

Stations ✔️ Brains in full BIO mode 🧠🧬 My students shined through their review stations days before the STAAR Biology exam—and it paid off this morning! 💪📚✨ So proud of their growth 🌱 @drgoffney @AldineISD @JVillarrealAISD @ScottCorrick @AISD7_12Science @CarverHS_AISD

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@NickersonCierra @AvalosPTECH Avalos is Rocking!

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@AvalosPTECH @NickersonCierra @AldineISD Congratulations Ms. Stubblefield ~ from institutionalizing the Year Book, Black History Club, Freshmen Teacher Lead, etc. your hard work has brought you before great men! Excellent principal and excellent team brings out the best in people!

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@NickersonCierra @MrJNickerson @baylorcsl @BaylorSOE Rejoice with those who rejoice. Your testimony has opened Faith doors for me! Thanks for sharing and your generous humble transparency is invaluable! Sometimes I work so hard for people I forget to help myself. This truly ministered to me today! More blessings, more grace!

[Donald Crain, M.Ed: Texas Educator @DonaldEducator]

@NickersonCierra @WheelerAvenueBC @DrJYAndrews @MrJNickerson Beautiful!

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@NickersonCierra @AvalosPTECH This is absolutely wonderful! A great culture for staff to want to share such intimate invaluable pieces of their life! Awesome to see!

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@inkmaster95 Amazing

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@NickersonCierra @AvalosPTECH @AldineISD @XMRaldine Timeless, Priceless, Heartfelt, and Kind! Amazingly Wonderful! This makes a difference!

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@Raindropsmedia1 Beautiful

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@BarackObama @MichelleObama We love you all!

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@SPED_Edwards

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Special Education Instructional Strategies #Lead4ward Professional Development left us Equipped! ⁦@aldinesped⁩ ⁦@AldineISD⁩ ⁦@AldineSTEM⁩ ⁦@CarverHS_AISD⁩ ⁦@XMRaldine⁩ ⁦@EarlieXwilliams⁩ ⁦@AISD7_12Science⁩

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@dr_dharvey @JonesES_AISD @sepulvedalynnet This is amazing!