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 new cities via our Surge Academy program. As we look ahead, you can expect to see Surge grow into even more spaces with a mix…
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Surge [surj] n. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement. The Surge Institute is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to educate and develop leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families, and our broader communities. We support people who profoundly and directly affect positive change in the world.…
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, strategic planning and problem-solving, navigating complex environments, and expertise in the history and structure of public education. Each fellow will have demonstrated an ability to…
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 a specific fellow or alumni. YearAll201520162017201820192020202120222023CityAllChicagoIndianapolisKansas CityLas VegasOaklandPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.The Leadership Collaborative All2015Chicago2016Chicago2017Chicago2018ChicagoOakland2019ChicagoKansas CityOakland2020ChicagoKansas CityOakland2021ChicagoIndianapolisOakland2022ChicagoIndianapolisOaklandWashington D.C.2023ChicagoKansas CityLas VegasPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.Fellow and Alumni AchievementsOctober 2021FellowsAlumniThe Leadership Collaborative2023+BioAloysia Jean…
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 Madison in the Education Leadership Policy Analysis (ELPA) department in May of 2022. Dr. Wright has been in the field of education for over 12…
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 and primary teacher, coach to new teachers, district workshop presenter, assistant principal and currently as a principal. Raven is very fortunate to have received great…
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 algebra teacher and a Math Department Head. I have a Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from Endicott College- Massachusetts School Administrators Association, a Master’s degree…