Detroit's Educational Revolution Just Got Its Dream Team! 🚀

Surge Family Lean In —we've got news that's about to make you jump out of your seat and do a happy dance!

20 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the 2026 Surge Academy Detroit —Surge Institute's Detroit Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful collective of 20 brilliant education leaders beginning their Surge journey this month in Surge Academy Detroit as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth as change agents in their communities. 

Family, this isn't just another cohort announcement—this is the educational equivalent of assembling the Avengers! These 20 phenomenal leaders didn't just apply; they stepped up to the plate ready to swing for the fences of educational excellence. From veteran principals who've already turned their schools into community beacons to rising teacher leaders with fire in their hearts and innovation in their classrooms, this crew is about to transform how we think about what's possible in Detroit education.

Picture the energy when these brilliant minds come together—seasoned wisdom meeting fresh perspectives, cultural wealth flowing like the Detroit River, and strategies that honor both our heritage and our students' limitless potential.

“The energy in this group is electric,” said Andrea Black Evans, M.Ed., Executive Director of Surge Academy. “These leaders are dream builders and barrier breakers who embody the spirit of Detroit—resilient, innovative, and unapologetically committed to our young people. Their impact will ripple far beyond classrooms, shaping a more just and liberated future.”

Every single one of these changemakers brings their own flavor of magic, their own story of resilience, and their own vision for what Detroit education can become when it's rooted in love, excellence, and unwavering belief in our young people.

Detroit, get ready to witness something extraordinary! This cohort is about to show the entire nation what happens when you invest in leaders who understand that education is liberation, representation is power, and every child deserves to see themselves reflected in positions of leadership and excellence. The Motor City is revving up for an educational transformation that's going to be talked about for decades to come!

Ready to witness greatness in action? Stay connected with Surge Institute Detroit as we follow these incredible leaders on their transformative journey. Because when our leaders rise, our entire community soars.