Mr. Earnest Washington, Jr.

Earnest Washington, Jr. was named principal of Drew Academy in July 2007. Mr. Washington received his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering in 1985 and his master’s degree in educational administration in 2000 from Prairie View A&M University. He began his teaching career in Aldine ISD in 1996 as an engineering, graphics, drafting and design teacher at Carver High School. He became assistant principal at Reed Academy in 2003.

Mrs. Cynthia Donatto-Blair

Cynthia Donatto-Blair was named assistant principal at Drew Academy in July 2008. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Sam Houston State University and her master’s degree in occupational education from the University of Houston. She is certified as a principal. She began her career with Aldine ISD in 2000 as a technology applications teacher at Drew Academy and then as the technology specialist in 2002.

Ms. Christina Riojas

I received my bachelors in Kinesiology at Stephen F. Austin State University and my Masters in Ed. Administration from Prairie View A&M in 2005 and am certified to be a principal. This will be my 13th year in education, which have all been served in Aldine ISD. My teaching career began with opening Aldine 9th grade, where I served as a coach and a PE teacher. I then moved to Ike 9 serving in the same capacity. My pedagogical endeavors drove me to pursue my masters degree, which resulted in me moving to Houston Academy, where I served as a PE teacher for 3 years. I had the opportunity to begin my administrative career opening Marcella Intermediate, where I served as an AP for 3 years before moving to Drew Academy in 2010-2011. Graduating from Aldine HS has given me a great deal of pride to continue to serve our students of this community. I believe that every child can succeed if provided with the right tools. I very much enjoy working with our youth and will continue to be the most positive role model for every child, every day.

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