Tasha Evans

“Surge: Why Now? Now is the time because our students deserve bold, unapologetic leaders who believe in their brilliance, and I’m ready to become one of them. As a network…

Pamara Sanders

“Surge represents a sacred call to lead with radical love, vision, and unapologetic truth. As a Black woman, educator, and founder rooted in Detroit, I see Surge as a bridge…

Markita Weaver

“Why Surge? I believe Surge is the ultimate step toward my authentic self—a mirror reflecting my desire to truly ‘Be’ and consciously ‘Do’. It is a community that accepts, challenges,…

Schranda Battle

“Surge represents a transformative movement that empowers, elevates, expands, and unites Black educational leaders who are committed to creating lasting change. To me, Surge is more than a leadership or…

Jon Williams

“I am hoping to develop the skill and leadership acumen to make a difference as a black educator. My experience at Surge will be an impetus toward challenging norms, thinking…

Mischa Bashir

“Surge is the space I didn’t know I needed, but deeply crave. After navigating years of organizational instability, shifting leadership, and inequitable workload expectations, I’ve come to understand that systems…