Surge Academy

INDIANAPOLISKANSAS CITYLAS VEGASPHILADELPHIAWASHINGTON DC In service of our mission, the Academy explores an innovative and far-reaching approach to transforming urban education for our youth and communities. As a traveling national…

Micah Wilson

Micah Wilson is Dean of Students at CB Community School and Program Director of Horizons at Greene Street Friends School. Surge means to me liberation through collective education. Ensuring excellence…

Isaiah Walker

Isaiah Walker is Chief Program Officer at Common Ground Foundation. “I have been a part of the education reform movement for years and my experiences have been life changing. I…

Star Taylor

Star Taylor is Program Manager at Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders. “I can’t do the work alone. I want to be challenged and pushed in a unique way and learn…

Latanya Simmons

Latanya Simmons is Program Director at Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders. “Being part of affinity spaces of like-minded individuals provides a sense of healing and comfort from racial stress and/or…

Biridiana Rodriguez

Biridiana Rodriguez is the Director of Quality & Accountability at the School District of Philadelphia’s Charter Schools Office. “Surge’s vision is to dramatically and urgently transform the lives and educational…

Ashley Pollard

Ashley Pollard is Digital Inclusion Manager at City of Philadelphia. “Since moving to Philly in 2020, I’ve sought to build relationships with my neighbors and root myself in my community.…