Vazquez Steps Down After 35 Years | Orlando News

After 35 years in education, Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez is stepping down at the end of the 2026-2027 school year — marking the end of a transformative journey that began as an elementary teacher and rose to lead one of the nation’s largest districts. Under her leadership, the district earned top state grades, expanded access to advanced coursework, and brought critical resources to underserved schools. As the first Hispanic superintendent in district history, Vazquez vows to ensure a smooth transition before the search for her successor begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39744cd1849ca4a0