As Schenectady superintendent Anibal Soler, Jr. enters his final two months on the job, he’s reflecting back on his record of reopening schools after COVID, cultivating the spirit behind the manta “Schenectady Rising” and keeping the momentum of an increasing graduation rate. On top of that, a massive $300 million revitalization project has started district-wide.

Here is part 2 of Chris Onorato’s one-on-one interview with Soler, Jr.

You can watch part 1 here.