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 through restoration, accountability, growth, and development. my contribution will be to remind others of their greatness and to encourage each member to aspire to be…
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 my impact on students. In order to do that, I’m clear that I need to be sharp in my craft and as equipped as possible…
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 believe that the Surge Academy’s strong belief in adult development as a focal point for people of color, coupled with their relentless spirit toward providing…
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 from those around me. I seek to build community with those seeking to be agents of change.”
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 trauma experienced from the past and present for all participants. I want to be part of Surge to reaffirm my sense of self and identity…
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 outcomes of low-income, first-generation students of color by changing the face of leadership in education reform. I firmly believe that the solutions for transforming the…
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. I’m thrilled to join a group of thoughtful young educators of color who care as deeply for students as I do.”
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 marginalized identities (including, but not limited to, students who identify as female, non-white, LGBTQ, immigrant, and neurodiverse). My goal is to ensure that children and…
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 into my power, broadening my impact, developing my brand as an advocate and leader, and am starting to have opportunities come to me that will…
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 to elevate my healing and move into the next phase of my journey – the opening of the boil, the surfacing of the tension and…