Kara Franklin

“Surge offers an opportunity to turn simple ideas into movements of like-minded educators. The impact of our cohort is bound to spread across the city! This kind of impact takes…

Ivan Estevez

“According to the dictionary, surge is “a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force” — I decided to join this crowd because…

Michael Baldwin

“Surge means an opportunity to engage, network, and possibly build more connections in order to help Philadelphia’s youth become successful adults. Our youth are suffering. They feel hopeless. I hope…