Maurice Johnson II
“ The Surge Institute resonates profoundly with my vocation as a dedicated lifelong mentor, advocate, and educator. Its resolute commitment to transparency is commendable, centered on empowering educators of color…
Dr. Amanda Hill-Hennie
“ As a Surge Fellow I hope to collaborate with a network of passionate and innovative educators to advocate for educational equity.” Founder/CEO | Our Concrete Roses
Sterling Grimes
“Surge offers the opportunity to build and advance better ways to serve our community. The access and exposure from the Fellowship will help me learn more about the intersections that…
Bryony Grant
“ Surge presents a curated opportunity for me to learn from other exceptional Black and Brown education leaders. By participating in the Surge fellowship, I hope to strengthen my executive…
Kara Franklin
“Surge offers an opportunity to turn simple ideas into movements of like-minded educators. The impact of our cohort is bound to spread across the city! This kind of impact takes…
Ivan Estevez
“According to the dictionary, surge is “a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force” — I decided to join this crowd because…
Michael Baldwin
“Surge means an opportunity to engage, network, and possibly build more connections in order to help Philadelphia’s youth become successful adults. Our youth are suffering. They feel hopeless. I hope…
Ignite & Inspire: A Journey of Restoration and Healing for Detroit Black and Brown Educators
Come join us to explore and discuss opportunities to support the success and sustainability of Detroit’s Black and Brown education leaders. Terrence Pruitt, the Co-Founder of Project Restore, a Surge…