He was instrumental in strengthening his former district's financial status, improving the student body's academic performances, and expanding Grape Creek school district to include a high school. For the last two years, Goodman was one of five finalists for Superintendent of the Year Award given by the Texas Association of School Boards. Goodman's wife, Toni, is the assistant principal at Grape Creek Elementary. Goodman replaces Dr. Ervin Huddleston, who will be retiring in March after seven years as superintendent. The one thing I always try to keep in mind and encourage is instruction.
Instruction is the main thing.
My desire is to keep the main thing the main thing.