Surge Welcomes 2023 Kansas City Academy Cohort
(Kansas City – July 13, 2022) In 2018 the Surge Institute launched its traveling program, the Surge Academy in Kansas City and since graduated two cohorts in 2019 and 2020.…
Jade Smith
Jade Smith – Speech Language Pathologist at Kansas City Public Schools “Surge is an opportunity to relearn the power and impact of my voice in a safe space. I…
Jessica Woodson
Jessica Woodson – Elementary School Educator at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools “I am honored to receive the opportunity to network with individuals as passionate and committed as I am…
Aisha Truss-Williams
Aisha Truss-Williams – Impact & Evaluation Director at City Year “There is so much that I want to attain from the Surge experience, as well as contribute. As for what…
Edward Perry
Edward Perry – Advisor at Centriq Training “An opportunity to be a part of the Surge Fellowship means an opportunity to grow, learn from other amazing leaders, and share…
Joel Nkusi Rwabera
Joel Nkusi Rwabera – Manager, Accelerate Program with Teach For America “I decided to join the Surge family because of the impact I’ve seen the program have on fellow black…
Tara Haskins
Tara Haskins – Founding School Leader at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy “A space where African American and Latinx leaders can connect, learn, grow, and be their authentic selves…
Marquis Hall
Marquis Hall – Manager of Student Diversity & Inclusion Programs at Kansas City Public Schools “Surge will allow me to move the educational landscape for children in my community. More…
Aryiel Everett
Aryiel Everett – Communications and Operations Coordinator at Kansas City Teacher Residency “What I seek to contribute to the Surge Experience is something that I think oftentimes goes unseen. Growing…
Chelsea Conwell
Chelsea Conwell – Dean of Culture at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy “Surge gives the opportunity to grow not only as a leader but as a person. I am intrigued…