Become a Philadelphia Surge Fellow
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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…
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…
Walter Wright-El Shabazz
Walter Wright-El Shabazz is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a first-generation college student. He is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Black…
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 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.…