Shantel Sappleton
“After my experience with Black Principal Network, I was eager to continue transformation work with Surge. Surge helped me fine tune my leadership skills in the following ways: I learned…
Patrice Wedderburn Taylor
“The opportunity to be a Surge Fellow comes at a pivotal time in my career. I see it as a unique opportunity to develop my leadership potential that addresses my…
Lourdes Laguna
“Surge presents a unique opportunity for myself – alongside other values-aligned leaders of color – to advance our shared mission of empowering DC’s black and brown children through education. I…
Kyuna Mister
“Surge Academy’s core purpose and forward-looking goals resonates with my fervent dedication to advancing educational equity and advancing underrepresented communities. Now, more than ever, there’s a pressing need to address…
Kristin Jackson
“In a time when educational equity is more critical than ever, The Surge Fellowship stands as a catalyst for change. Now, fueled by a burning desire to dismantle systemic barriers…
Keina Hodge
“Surge is a unique opportunity for me to work with a vibrant community of like-minded Leaders of color to enhance my impact in the field of education. Now more than…
Joyce Hoagland
“I am eager to join Surge now to serve as a catalyst for positive change in my community. My passion lies in building restorative practices amongst families and school communities…
Johileny Meran
“Surge represents a powerful catalyst for the transformative change I envision in education. This fellowship is not just an opportunity; it’s a call to action aligned with my commitment to…
Jamal Encalade
“I am at a crossroads in my service and career, and there’s a real sense that if I am not intentional about the next steps, I’ll do a disservice to…
Hannah Mason
“As a Surge Fellow, I hope to gain essential skills that lend to my advocacy and passion for ensuring equitable outcomes for Black and Latinx students. Understanding the complexities of…