Surge Angels
The mission of the Surge Institute is to educate and develop leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families, and our broader communities. Our most entrepreneurial-minded…
Surge Angels Program Funds Three Ventures Founded by Education Leaders of Color
The Surge Institute recently awarded $100,000 in funding to three early-stage ventures run by Black, Latinx, Asian, and Pacific Islander education leaders CHICAGO, IL (February 1, 2023) – The Surge…
Surge Academy
DETROITPHILADELPHIA In service of our mission, the Academy explores an innovative and far-reaching approach to transforming urban education for our youth and communities. As a traveling national program, the Surge…
Surge Cities
After years of success in Chicago, Surge first expanded beyond the Windy City in 2018, with the launch of the Oakland Surge Fellowship. Since then, we have expanded into several…
Become a Washington D.C. Surge Fellow
INFORM 2024 Academy Webinar INTEREST Sign up for Washington D.C. Updates WATCH Why I Became A Surge Fellow VIRTUAL EVENTS IN-PERSON EVENTS APPLICATION & SELECTION DATES Disclaimer: Our intended audience for…
Become a Philadelphia Surge Fellow
INFORM 2025 Philadelphia Fellowship Webinar INTEREST Sign up for Philadelphia Updates WATCH Why I Became A Surge Fellow APPLY Application Open VIRTUAL EVENTS July 23, 12pm – 1pm ET |…
Become an Oakland Surge Fellow
Click to Read an Update on Surge Oakland Programming SURGE OAKLAND 2022 FELLOWSHIP SESSION DATES Fellows leave the program having developed an understanding of competency in organizational management, relationship management,…
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…
Marguerite Simpson-Lackard
My background is in pediatric medicine and I made a career change to education. I have been an educator at Walsh Middle School for 19 years as a middle school…