Join us for an inspiring and insightful in-person recruitment event as we shine a spotlight on the exceptional leaders who have emerged from Surge Academy. This unique panel discussion will…
“As a Latina in a leadership role, my credentials and abilities have often come into question simply because of my identity. Being a Surge fellow is important to me because…
“The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a wide range of inequalities that are most often experienced by children of color. There is a lot of work to be done to help…
“It is my hope that the Surge Fellowship will give me the safe space and platform to connect with other leaders of color who share similar and different experience than…
“For me, Surge symbolizes community, a space where I can dream for my community, for our future, and for my ancestors. We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, and joining the…
“Surge is about reimagining your own power, civic duty and having the courage to take on transformational change in our educational systems. For me that means, quieting my own doubts,…
“As a Surge Fellow, I hope to join a network of like-minded, driven individuals who will contribute to my growth on my leadership journey. I hope to expand my skill…
“The Surge Fellowship provides leaders with a safe space to interrogate and discover themselves. To be an impactful leader, the work has to start with self first. I’m committed to…
“For me, Surge means more to me than the amplified impact for students and elevation of Black and Brown leaders within the city of Chicago. Surge is about community. It’s…
“Surge has always been a self-indicator that I am seeking personal growth, nourishing my values, and empowering myself to be an active disruptor of inequitable education practices. Surge is necessary…