Destinee Harper
“I’m seeking the Surge Fellowship now because I’m at a pivotal point in my leadership journey and my career. My work has centered on advocating and creating opportunities for students,…
Alumni Spotlight: Oct ’25
Our alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Many are living out their freedom dreams through new business ventures. Take a look at…
2026 SOUTHERN REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
2026 SOUTHERN REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Who We Are: The Black Principals Network (BPN) is a national professional community dedicated to sustaining and elevating Black school leaders. We create a supportive…
Veneice Daniels
“Surge will give me the chance to redefine what leadership looks like for me, grounded in who I am, where I come from, and the change I want to create.…
Tasha Evans
“Surge: Why Now? Now is the time because our students deserve bold, unapologetic leaders who believe in their brilliance, and I’m ready to become one of them. As a network…
Marisol Teachworth Walton
“I want to be a SURGE Fellow because I am deeply committed to serving youth of color—who are not just the future, but the now. As a 2024 Skillman Visionary…
Schranda Battle
“Surge represents a transformative movement that empowers, elevates, expands, and unites Black educational leaders who are committed to creating lasting change. To me, Surge is more than a leadership or…
Markita Weaver
“Why Surge? I believe Surge is the ultimate step toward my authentic self—a mirror reflecting my desire to truly ‘Be’ and consciously ‘Do’. It is a community that accepts, challenges,…
Shanina Draughn
“The Surge Fellowship presents a valuable opportunity to enhance my support for the school community, thereby elevating my leadership capabilities. Leveraging the expertise acquired at Surge, I intend to support…
Mischa Bashir
“Surge is the space I didn’t know I needed, but deeply crave. After navigating years of organizational instability, shifting leadership, and inequitable workload expectations, I’ve come to understand that systems…