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Irving ISD Superintendent Hernández to retire in December after 34-year career
Summary
Superintendent Hernández announced she will retire in December 2026 after 34 years in education, highlighting recent student achievements and pledging to ensure a smooth leadership transition. The board expressed unanimous support.
Superintendent Hernández announced at the March 9 Irving Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting that she intends to retire in December 2026 after 34 years in education.
"The Superintendent announced her intention to retire in December 2026 after 34 years in education," the transcript states. At the same meeting she highlighted district successes, including advancement to the State Academic Decathlon, state qualifiers in wrestling, All‑State musicians, Spanish Spelling Bee champions and a national title for Nimitz Cheer. She also invited the community to the sixth annual State of the District on March 10 at the Irving Convention Center.
Board members responded with remarks of appreciation for Hernández's leadership and record of service. Trustees described her as a visionary and praised her efforts to strengthen student outcomes, increase parent and community engagement, and invest in employee wellness. The board affirmed support for a planned, orderly transition and thanked her for her decades of service.
The board did not record a formal personnel action in open session on March 9; the meeting later moved to executive session to discuss personnel and other matters, and reconvened before adjournment.
