[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 209 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR: DANIELLE CRANKFIELD

  (Ms. ELFRETH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ELFRETH. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise here today on behalf of 
the 2026 National School Counselor of the Year, Ms. Danielle Crankfield 
of Annapolis.
  Ms. Crankfield of Crofton High School in Anne Arundel County is the 
first Marylander to earn this national distinction for going above and 
beyond and inspiring young minds.
  When she first arrived at Crofton, she found that African American 
and Hispanic students were underrepresented in advanced classes, so she 
created a framework for teachers when making course recommendations and 
worked from the ground up to better publicize high-level courses for 
students.
  Thanks to her efforts, the gaps in advanced coursework decreased and 
now these advanced classes more closely reflect the composition and 
diversity of our students.
  As we all know, good teachers, good counselors, and good classes stay 
with us for a lifetime. I would not be in Congress today if I did not 
have my own Ms. Crankfield.
  Mr. Speaker, closing disparities and exposing more students to new 
ideas and opportunities sets them up for success in the years to come 
and perhaps even a seat in this very Chamber.
  Congratulations to Ms. Crankfield.

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