“Joining Surge NOW means leaning into truly understanding what it takes to take education in Philadelphia to the next level. It means expecting the MOST from my peers so that we can provide the educational experience to our young people that they truly deserve. The current climate of the world we live in is in question, but it doesn’t change our commitment to our young people; if anything, they need us more NOW than ever. And Surge is how we will prepare them for a world not set up for them.”
Tia Llopiz | Dean of Students, YouthBuild Philly Charter School