{"podcast":{"title":"Leaders Learning From Leaders","slug":"leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294","podcast_index_feed_id":6521294,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/supereval/feed.xml","website_url":"https://supereval.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13588253/podcast-thumbnail_qmjh3b.jpeg","author":"SuperEval","episode_count":24,"summary":"In the Spring of 2015, PLS 3rd Learning, a longtime signature partner of the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS), otherwise known as THE COUNCIL, developed SuperEval: an online platform for supporting THE COUNCIL’s Superintendent Model Evaluation Instrument. Since then, SuperEval has evolved to include other evaluations for district leaders including school boards, principals and assistant principals, central office administrators, building level administrators and support staff. SuperEval is a web-based approach to evaluations that saves valuable time for school district leaders.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T08:22:36.852676+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294"},"episode":{"title":"A Conversation with Mr. Aníbal Soler, Jr., Superintendent, Yonkers Public Schools, NY","slug":"a-conversation-with-mr-an-bal-soler-jr-superintendent-yonkers-public-schools-ny","published_at":"2025-01-28T15:09:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294/a-conversation-with-mr-an-bal-soler-jr-superintendent-yonkers-public-schools-ny","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294","url":"https://supereval.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-mr-anibal-soler-jr-superintendent-yonkers-public-schools-ny/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ibkrhrs454a7i6vq/Anibal_Soler_Audio9hdz9.mp3","summary":"About Superintendent Aníbal Soler, Jr. Anibal Soler, Jr. is a seasoned education leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools since May 1, 2024. He has a strong track record in urban districts, having previously led Schenectady and Batavia City School Districts. In Schenectady, he implemented a transformative community schools initiative, enhancing student access to health and social services. In Batavia, he secured the district’s first My Brother’s Keeper grant and introduced a pioneering policy on Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education. As associate superintendent in Buffalo, he spearheaded the Strong Community Schools strategy, revitalizing 21 schools and improving outcomes for 11,000 students. His leadership also ensured successful budget management and critical labor agreements while maintaining educational quality without tax increases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Soler led a strategic reopening plan, prioritizing in-person instruction for vulnerable students, without layoffs. He holds degrees from Daemen College, Nazareth College, and St. John Fisher College and is pursuing a doctorate at Manhattanville College. Married with four children, Mr. Soler is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community collaboration in Yonkers. His unanimous appointment reflects confidence in his ability to elevate the district’s educational landscape. Podcast Summary In this episode of Leaders Learning from Leaders, host Steve Barkley speaks with Anibal Soler, the superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools. Superintendent Soler shares insights into his leadership journey, the unique challenges and opportunities in urban school systems, and the role of community engagement in education. Superintendent S…","meta_description":"About Superintendent Aníbal Soler, Jr. Anibal Soler, Jr. is a seasoned education leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as superintend…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294/episodes/a-conversation-with-mr-an-bal-soler-jr-superintendent-yonkers-public-schools-ny/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-learning-from-leaders-6521294/a-conversation-with-mr-an-bal-soler-jr-superintendent-yonkers-public-schools-ny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}