Our Fellows

Welcome to our Surge Fellowship directory! Pick a year and location to find the group of Surge Fellows or Alumni you’re looking for, or use our search function to find…

Danyelle Wright

Dr. Wright is in her 3rd year at Cottage Grove School as Building Principal with prior administrative experience with the Madison Metropolitan School District. She received her Ph.D from UW…

Raven Talley

Raven Talley has worked as an educator for 15 years within Chicago Public Schools. She holds degrees in journalism, media, art, and educational administration. She has worked as an intermediate…

Shantel Sappleton

Shantel Sappleton is a native of Bloomfield Connecticut. Her journey in education began at the University of Connecticut where she received her master’s degree in education through the accelerated master’s…

Keviyona Ray

Keviyona Ray describes herself as a passionate educational leader with a commitment to equity for all students. Throughout her professional endeavors, she has shown the ability to develop strong teacher…

Lathan Pooser

Lathan J. Pooser

Lathan J. Pooser is an Assistant Principal whose mission is to cultivate culturally inclusive learning that promotes positive student outcomes. His current role as an assistant principal involves serving as…

La Shawndra Pointer

La Shawndra is an Assistant Principal at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. She began her professional career as a Mental Health Professional, working with adults living with mental illnesses.…