Tyler Frazier
Tyler Frazier is an Equity Experience and Belonging Fellow, Office of Equity at Chicago Public Schools “I believe every student is a prodigy. Yet, not every public school is positioned to…
Amaris Evans
Amaris Evans is an Algebra Teacher at Lindblom Math and Science Academy “As a Surge Fellow, I look forward to sowing the care, compassion and grace that has been gifted to…
Joselin Cisneros
Joselin Cisneros is an Education Fellow at The Kresge Foundation “I hope to build long-lasting connections and friendships, learn together, grieve together, and celebrate our achievements together. I hope to…
Jason Gines
Jason Gines – Director of Diversity Equity, and Inclusion at Pembroke Hill School “Surge Academy represents an opportunity to learn leadership through a freedom paradigm, one rarely afforded to ascending…
Jade Smith
Jade Smith – Speech Language Pathologist at Kansas City Public Schools “Surge is an opportunity to relearn the power and impact of my voice in a safe space. I…
Jessica Woodson
Jessica Woodson – Elementary School Educator at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools “I am honored to receive the opportunity to network with individuals as passionate and committed as I am…
Aisha Truss-Williams
Aisha Truss-Williams – Impact & Evaluation Director at City Year “There is so much that I want to attain from the Surge experience, as well as contribute. As for what…
Edward Perry
Edward Perry – Advisor at Centriq Training “An opportunity to be a part of the Surge Fellowship means an opportunity to grow, learn from other amazing leaders, and share…
Joel Nkusi Rwabera
Joel Nkusi Rwabera – Manager, Accelerate Program with Teach For America “I decided to join the Surge family because of the impact I’ve seen the program have on fellow black…
Tara Haskins
Tara Haskins – Founding School Leader at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy “A space where African American and Latinx leaders can connect, learn, grow, and be their authentic selves…