During Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Magda A. Hernández announced her retirement after 34 years in education
IRVING, Texas — Irving ISD Superintendent Magda A. Hernández announced her retirement during Monday’s regular Board of Trustees meeting.
Hernández has been the Irving ISD Superintendent for 8 years.
In a press release, district officials said Hernández began at Irving ISD as a paraprofessional and rose through the ranks to become the district’s first female superintendent, and the first to ascend to the role from within.
“Serving as Irving ISD Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Hernández said in a statement posted to social media. “I love this district. I love our students. I love our staff. I love our families. I love our community. Every decision made has been grounded in one unwavering belief: our students deserve the very best, and so do the people who serve them.”
Per the district, Hernández started as a teacher’s aide and went on to serve as a teacher, assistant principal, district administrator and, ultimately, superintendent of schools.
“Superintendent Hernández has led Irving ISD with strength, integrity, and an unwavering focus on students,” Irving ISD Board President A.D. Jenkins said. “Her leadership brought stability, vision and forward momentum to our district.”
Although she became eligible for retirement several years ago, Hernández said she remained in the role because she knew the district was building something lasting.
Hernández will continue her role until her retirement in December 2026. The Board of Trustees will begin discussing the superintendent transition process in the coming months to ensure a thoughtful and seamless transition, the district said.