Aimee Rodriguez
“I am inspired to work in education due to my experiences growing up in an immigrant household. While I began my education by learning English at CPS, my hard work…
“I am inspired to work in education due to my experiences growing up in an immigrant household. While I began my education by learning English at CPS, my hard work…
“Surge is important to me because we are living in a critical and transformative moment in history. Communities of color are under attack, and the progress we have made to…
“As a member of the 2019 Chicago Surge cohort, I believe that I will be pushed and affirmed by like-minded leaders who all aspire to change the educational outcomes for…
Janene Ingram is the Director of Program at Pitch In – Wood Family Foundation
“I grew up with the firm belief that education is one of the greatest equalizers in our society. I also grew up acutely aware that the educational structures and systems…
“As a school leader committed to pushing teachers to value alliance across difference, I am hopeful that Surge will support my work of building spaces for a counter-narrative for black…
“I chose Surge because of my desire to take charge and make change. As an African-American woman, born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, I often find myself afraid…
“The Surge movement accelerates the collective impact that African American and Latinx leaders have in the education ecosystem. Part of what distinguishes this movement is that it’s not merely placing…
“The movement the Surge Fellowship is working on is equipping leaders to create change in their communities, strategic move at changing the world, one fellow at a time. I want…
“I strongly believe in spaces that are uniquely dedicated to leaders of color that acknowledge the diverse lenses and assets they bring into a group. I strive to learn together…