Arlington ISD announced today that Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Steven Wurtz will be relocating from the DFW-area and transitioning from the district after 26 years of exceptional service in public education.
Throughout his tenure in Arlington ISD, Wurtz has progressively served in a variety of leadership roles, including Interim Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Marcelo Cavazos in 2023. As the Chief Academic Officer, he led teaching and learning shaping curriculum design, post-secondary readiness, instructional coaching and professional learning systems that strengthened practice throughout the organization and advanced academic excellence.
Dr. Wurtz was instrumental in the expansion of specialized learning opportunities across Arlington ISD including Early College and P-Tech programs, Career and Technical Education, multilingual learning, STEM, Leadership, and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academies. His work reflects Arlington ISD’s deep commitment to ensuring every student has access to rigorous and highly relevant learning experiences.
“Steven has been an exceptional leader and trusted colleague whose commitment to Arlington ISD has left a lasting impact,” said Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. “For more than a decade, he has served our students, staff and community with integrity, professionalism and an unwavering focus on doing what is best for kids. While we will certainly miss his leadership, we are grateful for his many contributions and wish him and his family nothing but the very best in this next chapter.”
Wurtz’s last day with the district will be in July. Arlington ISD will begin the process of identifying the district’s next chief academic officer.