Teaching, Leading, Guiding: Celebrating Excellence in Education

• Presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Education and Hopkins at Home
• Featuring: Ashanti Porter, Jevons Lui, and Danielle Crankfield

In honor of American Education Week, the School of Education’s Development and Alumni Relations team and Career and Life Design office invite you to a special webinar celebrating the impact of educators in our communities. Join us for an inspiring conversation with SOE alumni as they share their career journeys, reflect on the meaningful work they do every day, and offer insights on thriving as school-based professionals. Whether you're an educator, aspiring leader, or simply passionate about the future of education, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

ABOUT Ashanti Porter

Master of Arts in Teaching 2008
Principal Leaf Walk Elementary/Middle School (Baltimore City Public Schools)
Ashanti Porter is a dedicated educational leader with nearly two decades of experience within the Baltimore City Public School System.
2025 Dianne Tobin Memorial Award Winner
2025 Heart of the School Honoree

ABOUT Jevons Liu

MS, Educational Studies 2021
National Board-Certified special education and Mathematics Model Teacher at the Academy for College and Career Exploration (Baltimore City Public Schools)
He founded the school’s AP Calculus program, leads staff wellness, and oversees academics for student-athletes, ensuring holistic support for both students and educators.
2025 Baltimore City Teacher of the Year
2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist

ABOUT Danielle Crankfield

Masters of Science, School Counseling 2008
National Board-Certified Counselor and Department Chair at Crofton High School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
2025 Maryland School Counselor of the Year
The American School Counselor Association - 2026 finalist School Counselor of the Year

Event Date
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Start Time: 7:00pm EST
End Time: 8:00pm EST

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Virtual Livestream

Hopkins at Home
Livestream

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Office of Alumni Relations
Joe Letourneau
Lifelong Learning
(800) JHU-JHU1
HopkinsatHome@jhu.edu

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• Presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Education and Hopkins at Home• Featuring: Ashanti Porter, Jevons Lui, and Danielle Crankfield

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• Presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Education and Hopkins at Home
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