The Washington D.C. Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 19 brilliant education leaders beginning their fellowship journey next month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities. Since launching, the Washington, D.C. Surge Academy has welcomed three cohorts of emerging leaders of color.
“The power of collective action is undeniable, and it is with great excitement that we embark on this journey with these leaders in Washington D.C.,” said Andrea Black Evans, Surge Academy Executive Director. “These individuals are the architects of change, ready to construct a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape. At Surge Academy, we stand ready to do what is right, to nurture and empower these leaders as they create lasting impact for the youth of our nation’s capital.”
Meet the Surge Academy 2024 Washington, D.C. Cohort!
Alison Waddy — Program Manager at Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Ann-Katherine Kimble — Director of School Success at XQ Institute
Aric D. Fulton Jr. — Manager, Post-Secondary Support at KIPP DC
Arlaysha Hood — Americorps Member Experience Director at City Year
Ashley Peel — Principal at KIPP DC
Camille Turpin — Learning and Development Director at City Year Inc.
Chelsi Chang — Senior Associate at Aspen Institute, Education & Society Program
Elijah Mobley — Personalized Learning Specialist at KIPP DC Public Schools
Hannah Mason — Senior Education Research Analyst at D.C. Policy Center
Jamal Encalade — Development Manager at Reading Partners DC
Johileny Meran — Program Assistant at School Talk DC
Joyce Hoagland — Vice Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools
Keina Hodge — Chief Operating Officer at Capital Village Public Charter School
Kristin Jackson — Director of Development at KIPP DC Public Schools
Kyuna Mister — Graduate Research Assistant at American University, School of Education
Lourdes Laguna — Vice President, Talent + Partnerships at Education Pioneers
Patrice Wedderburn — Executive Director at the University of Baltimore School of Law
Shantel Sappleton — School Leader at KIPP DC
Vincent Rawlings — Assistant Principal at KIPP DC
During their time in the fellowship program, the collective will hone their executive skills, problem-solving abilities and team-building techniques as they navigate complex topics surrounding the historical inequity in education and politics.
The Washington, D.C. Surge Academy is made possible through collaboration with and support from Education Forward DC.
