Joseph Jawon Williams
Principal Joseph Williams, a passionate educator and youth advocate rooted in the Englewood community, draws inspiration from his transformative education at John Hope College Prep High School in Chicago. A…
Kimberly Kindred
Kimberly Kindred, a dedicated educator, and proud native Texan, brings over eight years of experience as a principal in Richardson ISD, where she passionately serves her community. With a career…
Regina D. Latimer-Lake
Ms. Regina Latimer Lake is the proud mother of two sons and the loving sister to nine siblings and a south side Chicago native. She’s served within the Chicago Public…
Chelvert J. Wellington
Chelvert J. Wellington, affectionately known as “C.J.” has been a dedicated educator for over fifteen years. A Miami Native, he has resided in Jacksonville for nearly twenty years. He is…
Mela Still
“The Surge Fellowship represents an opportunity to build a community unlike any I have ever experienced; it represents the chance to work with other passionate educators of color to transform…
Prerna Srivastava
“As an immigrant woman of color, as well as a lifelong educator, advocate, and organizer, I aspire to create liberatory spaces for our black and brown children that affirm their…
Tamika Sproul
“As a Surge Fellow, I am looking forward to networking and collaborating with other Black/African-American and Latinx educators to enhance our expertise by gaining insight from one another. I am…
Luis Rosario
“Surge Institute stands as the embodiment of my aspirations to empower Philadelphia students, staff and teachers to disrupt and dismantle systemic barriers. As a passionate advocate for equitable education, Surge…
Monica Quarrie
“Our education system needs educators who can identify with our students, and who are willing to learn and grow alongside them both academically and personally. As a Surge Fellow I…
Kiyana Neil
“Surge is an opportunity for me to unravel the education landscape as it stands today. Recently joining a youth-serving organization in a leadership capacity has put into perspective how critical…