THE MISSION
Every Child Deserves a Teacher Who Sees Their Potential.
The teachers who shape our lives do more than teach lessons. They help us discover our gifts, recognize our potential, and imagine futures we never thought possible.
Yet Black men remain significantly underrepresented in America's classrooms.
Summer House Institute is working to change that by helping Black and Latino male college students discover, pursue, and successfully navigate pathways into teaching.
EDUCATION FOR THE CULTURE.
THE SUMMER HOUSE IMPACT
FROM COLLEGE TO THE CLASSROOM
82.5%
33 OF 40 GRADUATES TRACKED HAVE HELD FULL-TIME CLASSROOM TEACHING ROLES.
2 CITIES
DEVELOPING FUTURE EDUCATORS IN PHILADELPHIA AND HOUSTON
Through paid fellowships, mentorship, year-round support, and certification assistance, Summer House helps more Black and Latino male college students reach classrooms.
Source: Summer House Institute internal graduate tracking, October 2026. Teaching figure reflects graduates who have ever held full-time teaching roles post-gradation.
THE FEATURED STORY
TWO THINGS
CAN BE TRUE.
An artist can inspire an audience. A teacher can inspire a generation.
Featuring Julian King, recording artist and long time educator.
For more than a decade, recording artist Julian King helped young people discover their creativity, develop their confidence, and recognize their potential as an educator.
Now pursuing his music career full-time, Julian’s journey reminds us that teaching is more than a profession. It’s an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the next generation.
This holiday season, Summer House Institute is developing Teachers Behind the Music, an intimate music-and-storytelling special exploring Julian’s journey, reconnecting him with former students, and celebrating the teachers whose influence extends far beyond the classroom.
Julian’s story represents what’s possible. Summer House is working to develop more educators who can make that difference.
Education for the Culture.
Through Teachers Behind the Music, Summer House is celebrating the educators who shaped our culture and inspiring the next generation to enter the classroom.
THE 2026 HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN
DEC 1 - WORLD PREMIERE | DEC 15- LIVE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
GIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31
THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEACHERS STARTS WITH US.
Help Summer House recruit , develop, and support more Black and Latino men on their journey into teaching.
Your investment in Summer House Institute helps Black and Latino male college students discover teaching, gain classroom experience, and receive the sustained support needed to pursue careers in education.
OUR YEAR-END FUNDRAISING GOAL
$20,000
GivingTuesday Kickoff: December 1 | Campaign Ends: December 31, 2026
Every gift matters. Every future teacher matters.
Summer House Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
THE CAMPAIGN JOURNEY
One Mission. A Season of Giving.
DEC 01
GivingTuesday World Premiere
Join us for the YouTube premiere of Teachers Behind the Music, featuring Julian King, with community watch parties and an invitation to invest in future educators.
DEC 15
Holiday Special
Keep the celebration going! Join Summer House and special guests for live holiday music, storytelling, conversations, and a fundraising progress announcement.
DEC 31
Giving Finale
Help us reach our $20,000 goal before the year ends and support the next generation of Black and Latino male educators.
EVERY ARTIST HAS A TEACHER. EVERY CHILD DESERVES ONE
Education for the Culture.