Aníbal Soler, Jr.
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Superintendent of Schools for Yonkers Public Schools. Honored to serve the students, families and staff of New York’s 3rd largest city and school system.
New York, USA
Joined August 2010
Blessed and grateful for the opportunity to be selected to serve the Yonkers community. 🙏🏼.
Yonkers names new superintendent: Anibal Soler Jr., who led Schenectady, Batavia districts
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Last night was great for our kids. A moment they will never forget. @JoshAllenQB became a part of @Buffalo_Schools Burgard Bulldog family. “We got a @BuffaloBills starting QB in here, a future hall of famer! Shoutout to my dogs in the dog pound!” #Billsmafia #OneBuffalo #GoBills
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So far in 2021, I have witnessed the 1st Latino NYS Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Roberto Padilla. The 1st Latina NYS Commissioner of Education, Dr. Betty A. Rosa and 1st Latino US Education Secretary, Dr. Miguel Cardona. Historic and inspirational! ¡Si se puede! 🇵🇷🙌🏼✊🏼 🙏🏼🦅
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@MargieDonlon @Andrew_Sipowicz Yes one of our elementary students at one of our local BPS schools did the good deed. What a blessing. #CharacterCounts.
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Honored and humbled to be named the 12th Superintendent for Batavia City Schools.🙏🏼 I want to thank the Batavia Board of Education for this opportunity. I know that together we will do great things for our students and community. #Batavia #BlueDevils #TakeCareofBCSD
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What a surprise! @BuffaloBills QB @JoshAllenQB came out to @Buffalo_Schools @BPSathletics Burgard vs Alden Football game! He shared his journey and passion for the game. Such an amazing experience for our scholar athletes! Let’s go Buffalo!!! #OneBuffalo #BillsMafia #BPSrising
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All smiles last night, as leaders from across the country celebrated @NYSchoolSupts 2021 Superintendent of the Year @NewburghSup! To know him, is to love all he stands for! He’s had an amazing journey toward this accomplishment. The 1st ever Latino to receive the award.🇵🇷🙌🏼✊🏼
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Historic day! 🙌🏼 Confirmation hearing for the first 100% Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 Education Secretary! For so many in the field and in the classroom this is now a possibility! #LatinoLeadership #TakingFlight🦅 #GlassCeilingBroken
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Not the call I was expecting today. 💔 You were not perfect and things didn’t go as planned between us but you were always my Father, Aníbal Sr. Your name will live through me. I will always love you and keep our memories close. No more pain Papi. Love Juni. ❤️🙏🏼 #CancerSucks
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Closure (noun): a feeling that an emotional or traumatic event has been resolved. 😔 I love you Papi and I always will! ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼 #CancerSucks #SolerStrong #FathersMatter #TeamSoler #LatinoCancer #LatinoFathers #PapisMatter
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Tomorrow, NY school districts return back to operations. Let’s not forget the monumental work that teachers, administrators and school staff did in 2020. In 2021, let’s continue to do whatever it takes to keep our kids and communities at the center of our work. #BetterTogether
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Inspiring to see my Hermano Superintendent @quezada1229 🇩🇴 representing the work of @YonkersMBK and @NYSMBK.✊🏼 Under his leadership he has improved the outcomes of so many young men of color in his school district. Pa’lante! #MBKRising #SomosMBK #IAmMBK @MSNBC @BarackObama
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Congratulations Dr. Daisy Rodriguez @ACSD_Asst_Supt on your appointment as the Associate Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. Welcome to Yonkers!🩵🤍🩶
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He may not have my eyes. He may not have my smile, but he definitely has my heart! 💙 #mySONshine #NationalAdoptionMonth #MyWhy
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The campaign is simple. Recruit, Retain, Reimagine, Reinvest in male educators of color. Honored to join visionary and founder Curtis Valentine in the @RealMenTeach2 movement! ✊🏼
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Three years ago I asked @cmclos574 to join me on this journey to help me make Schenectady Rise, and now I find myself handing over that call to action to you!. As you move forward, stay humble and grounded in your purpose. Never forget your why. You are Schenectady Rising! ❤️🤍💙
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First official day of Spring break and not sure what to do? I recommend you grab a good book and read! #SchenectadyReads ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising
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Happy 60th Birthday @BarackObama! Thank you for being an example to so many of us in leadership. I still remember what you told me when we met and please know I won’t stop trying to do my part to help kids succeed. #HappyBirthdayObama #ChampionofChange
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Congrats to @AsstSupeDiCap on his appointment as Deputy Superintendent for @SCSchools starting in May! I was honored to bring him back in 2021. Dr. @cmclos574 has made a great first choice in building his team. ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising #Legacy #Leadership
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Twitter Family please join me in saluting and thanking my SHEro, Tracy, my wife who is working at the front lines with her peers to address the COVID-19 crisis. @NYGovCuomo was right, they are extraordinary people who are doing God’s work!🙏🏼 #TeamSoler #SolerSix #COVID19
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In just 105 days on the job, I've experienced something truly magical in @YonkersSchools - something that goes beyond words. There's an extra spark here, something that makes us more resilient, innovative, and passionate than most. It's what I like to call #YonkersMagic🩵🤍🩶
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My life has not been the same since the day I held you for the first time! Blessed to have you in my life and honored to be your father. Nearly 14 years of joy and counting! #NationalAdoptionMonth #BoundbyLove #MySONshine
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Officially complete! . What an amazing 10-month experience of learning, growth, fellowship and reflection! #grateful 🙏#FailForward. Thank you @BroadCenter @YaleSOM @YaleSOMExecEd . #YSOMTBFCohortII #InLivingColor #Sizzle23 #BroadAlumni #leadership #grateful
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Feeling grateful and blessed for all the birthday wishes I have received from my family, friends and colleagues. As I start my 47th chapter of life it comes with change, new challenges, and a mixture of emotions. Thank you!🙏🏼❤️ #ICanDoAllThings #Philippians4:13 #Blessed
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@TDade @RCSDNYS Terry don’t worry it wasn’t in this one either! 🤣😂Stay strong brother!✊🏼 #NYSupts4Diversity #COVID19
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Congratulations @AshleyJGrillo Principal of @BataviaMiddle on receiving tenure today! Your hard work over the past 4 years leading the students and staff hasn’t gone unnoticed. We are excited to see you continue making BMS a premier middle school! 💙🖤🤍 WE are Batavia!!! 💙🖤🤍
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Great first day! ❤️🤍💙#SchenectadyRising.
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Today we lost a giant in the equity work for education leaders of color. @Layla__Avila CEO of @EdLoCnational has left us far too soon. 💔 She committed her life’s work to making sure BIPOC were represented in all ed spaces. I still remember her time with me @nsvf RIP Hermana! 🙏🏼
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Birthdays are a great time to take stock on life. Reflecting on mine, and I am truly grateful for all that I have and all that I have been able to accomplish. I still have much to do but I am appreciative for those in my life who love and support me. 🙏🏼❤️ #FailForward #TeamSoler
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Today was a good day! Happy Father’s Day! Feliz dia del padres! Thank you Carina Rose 🌹 for the gift! 😘 #TeamSoler #FathersMatter
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Recently, I was able to meet with the outstanding school leaders and district admin of Yonkers Public Schools. I am looking forward to joining and supporting them. “Together, ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results.” – B. Schoettle #StrongerTogether #Yonkers🩵🤍🩶
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There is a lot of dialogue on reimagining schools in New York and across our country during this pandemic. Here are some of my top thoughts on what we should be reimagining in our school systems. #NYSED #edchat #satchat #COVID19 #hiphopedchat #suptchat #leadership
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When folks say I am my brother’s keeper very few know what that means like the GOAT🐐 @PrincipalKafele He’s been out here #ChangingTheNarrative for a long time! If you are a school, district or aspiring leader you need to know of him & his work! Keep shining my brother!✊🏼🙌🏼 #MBK
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Today I had the honor to sit and meet with Senate Majority Leader @AndreaSCousins. Thank you for the unwavering commitment the district. I look forward to our partnership and collaboration in supporting @YonkersSchools 🩵🤍🩶 #YonkersUnited
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National @AASAHQ Superintendent of the year! @KCMcgowan! A humble and dedicated leader. Grateful for his friendship and his mentorship as a leader in New York State. Congrats! 🙌🏼#LeadershipMatters #NYintheHouse!
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I am excited to share that I have been selected for the 2022-23 cohort of the Fellowship for Public Education Leadership @BroadCenter. 🙏🏼. The program brings together senior public ed leaders looking to further drive transformative results for students.
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Three years ago today. Papi, I hope all the pain is gone. ❤️
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Honored to meet one of the Superintendent GOATs 🐐 out here doing the leadership work! @Joe_Sanfelippo Lead Where You Are!!! Keep shining, my friend. #LeadershipMatters #1minwalk2work
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As part of my @EquityFellows project I am excited to announce this important Equity Symposium in partnership with @IEI_K12. This event is targeted for aspiring and current leaders of color in New York. You don't want to miss it! Please register here:
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Schenectady Reads! ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising .Schenectady elementary school unveils bookworm vending machine | The Daily Gazette
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Relevant last year, and still relevant this year as @NYSchoolSupts prepare to reopen with minimal “official” state guidance. Families, focus on the positives with the kids and the fact that safe in-person learning will be the priority for ALL districts across New York State.
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Bittersweet day as we held our last @CapRegionBOCES meeting with the amazing and fearless District Supt @anitamurphy1965. Anita has been a friend, mentor and advocate for over a decade. I will miss you dearly. Enjoy retirement and thank you for all you’ve done for kids! #24United
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Schenectady surprise: Largest high school class instantly admitted to SCCC ❤️🤍💙
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A writing cramp worth having! ✍🏼 Big week for Schenectady High! Let’s go! Finish strong! ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising #FailForward
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Last night a piece of my heart died. I love you and will miss you so much. You definitely were a GRAND Father. #MiAbuelito #MiCorazon
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It’s easy to point up the organization and lay blame but it’s very hard to be a part of the solution and do the necessary work. #Leadership #edchat #Accountability
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Latinos Unidos! New York State Latino Superintendents with the amazing Latino 🇵🇷 NYS Teacher of the Year @YourBestTeacher Billy Green! #representationmatters #unitedbycultura #Latino #Latina #LatinX #HispanicHeritageMonth2022
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Proud to have launched my Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! . They will help me be a better leader for Schenectady City Schools. ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising #StudentVoice . Here directly from them here:
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Today, is his day! Please join me in wishing @SCSchools very own @JoeDiCaprio81 @AsstSupeDiCap a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉
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July 1 marks the official start of the next school year and before I turn my full attention to it, it’s important to take a moment to pause and reflect. I am grateful 🙏🏼 for the opportunity to serve this amazing community and staff. Let’s keep rising! ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising
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Recently, I joined superintendents from across the country and members of @ALASEDU @ @NABSE_org on a March to Capitol Hill. We discussed funding bilingual ed, special ed, and teacher admin prep. Additionally, we advocated for funding to address mental health. #BetterTogether ✊🏼
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I learned today that there is no place like Family School 32. No matter where you come from, all are welcomed to succeed. The students told me they love how it feels like home when they come everyday. Kudos Principal Cohen on creating an amazing school culture. 🩵🤍🩶
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School safety is everyone’s job. That includes giant social media platforms, who must be held accountable in identifying the source of threats. Families, circle up and make sure you know what your child does online. ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising .
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Happy Halloween🎃👻 .You can call me on my cell phone. 🤣😂#Hotlinebling #LLCoolSupt #80shiphop #OriginaliPhone
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November is National Adoption Month! My life would be incomplete without this guy! ❤️#nationaladoptionmonth
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Thank you Batavia! 🙌🏼 Our school budget, and Jackson Capital Playground project have passed! #BetterTogether #WEareBatavia
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The premiere National Conference on Education for Superintendents did not disappoint. Thank you @AASAHQ for the outstanding professional learning and national networking. #NCE2024 #leadershipdevelopment
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They say, if you build it, they will come. As an @EquityFellows, I had a vision to create an event that would bring aspiring and current NY Ed leaders of color and those who support them together, to hear and learn from one another. #EquitySymposium #NYEdLOC #EquityFellow
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This time next week history will have happened! If you are an aspiring or current leader of color there’s still time for you to join New York’s first educational leaders of color cohort leadership experience. #leadership #payitforward . Register here:.
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Happy 61st Birthday @BarackObama! Thank you for being an example to so many of us in leadership. I still remember what you told me when we met. Please know I won’t stop trying to do my part to help kids succeed. #HappyBirthdayObama #ChampionofChange
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At today’s @CapRegionBOCES Legislative meeting I was honored to have the opportunity to represent and advocate on behalf of my colleagues. My message was simple, it is critically important to fully fund foundation and expense based aids in this year’s budget. #24United
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I was showing them how I “single” Dutch! 😂🤣 Enjoy the long holiday weekend colleagues and take a moment to recognize why we have Monday off! 🫡🇺🇸❤️🤍💙.
❤️🤍💙PASSIONATE SUPERINTENDENT ALERT: @SCSchools is so excited about the Memorial Day wknd. that our amazing superintendent @AnibalSolerJr models how to jump right in w/ joy & excitement. #Doubledutch #BePresent #Bevulnerable #Connect #LeadwithLOVE #HappyMemorialDay
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I’m so proud of @Lynne_Rutnik and her courage and resilience. Thank you for all you did for Schenectady these past two years. Thank you for helping us rise! I’m looking forward to see the great things you do for the WFL BOCES Region. Never forget your Schenectady Family. ❤️🤍💙.
The Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Board is excited to announce the hiring of Mrs. Lynne Rutnik as the new District Superintendent. To learn more about Mrs. Rutnik visit the story on our webpage at Welcome, Mrs. Rutnik! 🤗 @Lynne_Rutnik
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Honored to have @NYSEDNews Commissioner Dr. Rosa and Regent Catania join me in welcoming our @SCSchools students back to school this year. Our Principals, Teachers and Staff worked hard for a great opening! I’m so proud of them! ❤️🤍💙 #SchenectadyRising #212degrees #Ubuntu
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Happy 13th Birthday Soler Twins! Papi can’t wait to celebrate you both this weekend. I love you and I’m very proud of the young ladies you are becoming! 🎂❤️😘 #TeamSoler
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Congratulations to Mrs. Notaro named the Principal of @JacksonPrimary tonight. 💙🖤🤍 #BetterTogetherBatavia #WEareBatavia #JaxFamily
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Let’s go! Congrats @JoshAllenQB! @BuffaloBills AFC East Division Champs! #BillsMafia #OneBuffalo #buffalobills
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Happy Birthday Tracy Soler! We Love You! Thank you for always putting us first! Now let’s eat some cake! 🎂🎉❤️ #TeamSoler #imperfectlyperfect #ThisIsUs
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.@AnibalSolerJr is superintendent of @SCSchools in New York’s Capital Region, leading with a learner-centered equity lens that galvanizes staff, strengthens resources, fosters innovation, and builds community. #BroadFellows
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Saw the recent news back home in Rochester. What was done, is done. The focus should be moving forward, together, with a fundamental question at the center: HOW ARE THE CHILDREN? #ROC #ItTakesAVillage.
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Happy Saturday Twitterverse! Never forget, to keep first things first in this constantly evolving world! My baby, also wants you all to know peace and love always wins in the end!❤️🙏🏼🌹 #teamsoler #peaceandlove #FamiliaFirst
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Much needed dinner with my @NYSALAS colleagues and aspiring administrators. Growing and celebrating our own.✊🏼 #LatinoSuperintendents #LatinaSuperintendents #LatinoLeaders #AspiringLeaders #NYLeaders4Diversity #NYSCOSSWinterInstitute #NYWI2020
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It’s happening … a Superintendent Soler Eclipse! ☀️😂🤣😆 Can’t let the kids have all the fun! 🤪🤣😂 Enjoy the big moment wherever you are! #solareclipse
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What an amazing welcome today at @BataviaJK School. Nearly 400 scholars welcomed sang a song on how to “Be Responsible” & highlighted important African Americans as part of #BlackHistoryMonth. I love the shirts. Class of 2030! 💙🤍 #TheJKWay #Batavia #BlueDevils #WEareBatavia
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Happy 10th Birthday to my Soler Twins, Arin Brielle and Liliana Alexis!! Papi loves you both very much! Please stop growing up so fast because I’m not ready for what’s to come!🤪 Have a great day!! #TeamSoler .❤️🎉🎂🥳🎊🎈
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Humbled to be on @NYSMBK panel with these amazing Latino Leaders. @DrMauricio @OssiningSup. They set the bar high. We also got to pay tribute to @NYSEDNews Regent Reyes. Somos MBK!✊🏼 #NYSMBK
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Take time this winter break to unplug and recharge. You’ve been leading, teaching and doing something none of us has been trained to do in a pandemic. I’m proud of how hard everyone has worked to keep kids first! With 2021 on the horizon here’s to better and brighter days! 🙏🏼
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Happy 15th Birthday 🎂 to my SONshine!☀️ I didn’t give you life, life gave me the gift of you! I still remember the day I held you in my arms for the first time.🙏🏼 I love you! ❤️ #RaisingAKing🤴🏽 #Adoption
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Hottest ticket in town! 🙌🏼🔥 I can’t wait to welcome back our @YonkersSchools Family tomorrow. Over 3,000 employees from 40 different campuses. #OurTime #YonkersMagic 🩵🤍🩶#BeLegendary
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Congratulations to all the @YonkersSchools Scholars who were awarded a scholarship tonight at the @NYSALAS Gala. We are so proud of each of you. Also a huge thank you to all the Principals and Assistant Principals who attended today. Yonkers definitely represented! 🙌🏼🩵🤍🩶
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The Batavia City School District will be closed on Thursday, February 27th due to severe weather warnings. Again all schools, and all events are cancelled. Stay warm and stay safe. 💙🖤🤍 #BetterTogetherBatavia #WEareBatavia
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If you build it they will come. ~Field of Dreams. Thank you @IEI_K12 @NYSchoolSupts and my brothers and sisters who showed up and showed out this weekend. Each of you inspired, motivated and impacted over two dozen educational leaders of color. #NYSEDLoC #ChangingtheNarrative
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“Blowing out someone else’s candle doesn’t make yours shine any brighter.” 🙌🏼 #SaturdayVibes #TheSolerSystem #BetterTogether #EnoughShineForEveryone #Leadership #SuptChat #Facts
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Honored and humbled! Thank you @BFLO_CC @JoelFeroleto and @Buffalo_Schools Supt. Dr. Cash for the proclamation and recognition today. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to have served such an amazing community. Excited to join Batavia City School as @BCSDSUPERT. #blessed
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Congratulations, Dr. Cotto @cmclos574, for completing the @AASAHQ Aspiring Superintendents Academy for Latino Leaders. I am proud of your commitment and dedication to becoming a better leader. Stay humble and stay focused on the kids and the community. #LatinoLeadership #NCE2024
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Seniors went to school one day and never even knew it would be their last day of traditional school for the rest of the year. No prom. No Spring sports. No enjoying their final months of high school. No traditional graduation. I’m 💔 for our seniors. #BetterTogether #WEareBatavia
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It was great to learn alongside fellow colleague and first year New York Superintendent @TDade. Keep fighting for kids! ✊🏼 #NYSuptsWI #NYSCOSSNewSupts
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