Micah Wilson
Micah Wilson is Dean of Students at CB Community School and Program Director of Horizons at Greene Street Friends School. Surge means to me liberation through collective education. Ensuring excellence…
Nicholas Wilson
Nicholas Wilson is the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Hardy Williams Academy “I am in a unique time in my career where I desire to go further and deeper with…
Isaiah Walker
Isaiah Walker is Chief Program Officer at Common Ground Foundation. “I have been a part of the education reform movement for years and my experiences have been life changing. I…
Star Taylor
Star Taylor is Program Manager at Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders. “I can’t do the work alone. I want to be challenged and pushed in a unique way and learn…
Latanya Simmons
Latanya Simmons is Program Director at Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders. “Being part of affinity spaces of like-minded individuals provides a sense of healing and comfort from racial stress and/or…
Biridiana Rodriguez
Biridiana Rodriguez is the Director of Quality & Accountability at the School District of Philadelphia’s Charter Schools Office. “Surge’s vision is to dramatically and urgently transform the lives and educational…
Ashley Pollard
Ashley Pollard is Digital Inclusion Manager at City of Philadelphia. “Since moving to Philly in 2020, I’ve sought to build relationships with my neighbors and root myself in my community.…
Malia Neal
Malia Neal is Executive Director at Artwell. “As an educational leader and an aspiring Head of School, I want to continue to create nurturing, progressive spaces for young people with…
Mandisa John
Mandisa John is Director of Program and Partnerships at Urban Teachers – Philadelphia “With my current role, I have reached a turning point in my career where I am stepping…
Malarie Grace
Malarie Grace is a manager at Elevate 215. “Through Surge, I hope to gain community, safe spaces to build vital skills, and gain truths unwillingly shared in Philadelphia. I hope…