The Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness and Professional Learning (MAHI) has been recognized in the 2025-2026 Exhibit of School Architecture, presented by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Designed by WRA Architects, the state-of-the-art facility earned recognition for Transformation and was showcased at txEDCON 2025 in Houston earlier this month.
“This recognition is a reflection of our district’s commitment to creating spaces that transform learning, wellness and community connection for students and staff alike,” says Superintendent of School Magda A. Hernández. “It is an honor for our district to be recognized as a model for how transformative spaces can inspire and support entire communities. The MAHI represents innovation in building design as well as our vision of empowering staff, families and the community we serve.”
While Irving ISD began implementing wellness and self-care initiatives before the terms became a buzzword in 2020, the ideas, spearheaded by Superintendent Hernández, blossomed into something truly transformative with the opening of MAHI.
The two-story building features a large meeting room with a stunning view of the district’s Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center, a designated meditation space, an outdoor patio open for events and classes, and reservation-based complimentary wellness offerings (such as, but not limited to, yoga, fitness, nutrition, financial literacy classes and more).
Learn more about the facility at IrvingISD.net/MAHI.
The Exhibit of School Architecture celebrates projects that exemplify design, value, wellness, community, planning and transformation. Featured projects can be viewed online at texasschoolarchitecture.org.
