Meet Cohort 22

Meet Cohort 22 alumni, explore their professional and academic journeys, and stay connected with the global ITGL community.

Creative and Innovative Education Alumni

Name: Ruoxin (Eleanor) Dong

Current Location: Beijing, China

Current Status: I’m working as a college counselor at a private company named DueWest Education.

ITGL Memory: Studying with a crowd of passionate people and exploring around Baltimore City are my cherished ITGL memories.

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Lixin Du

Email: ldu3448@gmail.com

Current Location: New York City

Current Status: Completing another degree in Columbia University, Teachers College, Gifted Education

ITGL Memory: I love my time in ITGL, especially learning and working with Ms.G! ❤️ I miss our program!

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Hefang Huang

Email: 2803762594@qq.com

Current Location: Shanghai, China

Current Status: Biology Teacher - Beihong Junior High School in Shanghai

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Jinni Lin

Email: Jlin164@alumni.jh.edu

Current Location: Pleasanton, California

Current Status: K and Second Grade Teacher - Loving Tree Academy

ITGL Memory: Last day of final presentation, I wanted to change my blue mug for graduation gift to a white one, Ms. G searched through all the bags and finally find the white one for me! And also we take a lot of meaningful photos in that day!

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Xiaohan (Hannah) Wu

Email: hannahwu994@gmail.com

Current Location: Shenzhen, China

Current Status: Teaching at an international school.

ITGL Memory: I miss the days of brainstorming and sharing ideas with my classmates, as well as the days of receiving tons of encouragement and support from ITGL mentors.

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Jinhou (Harry) Zheng

Email: swq3pg@virginia.edu

Current Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Current Status: Completing M.A. of Media, Culture, & Technology at UVA; Working as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Bruce Williams on the course: Introduction of Media Studies

ITGL Memory: Definitely the support from the professors and the faculty who were always there to assist and support me. They would love to assist you with your plans and consider what is best for your development. I am now using what I learned from the SOE at University of Virginia. Advanced Instructional Strategies is really helpful! Thanks again to the SOE and ITGL Cohort.

*Updated: August 2023

Digital Age Teaching and Learning Alumni

Name: Hanru (Luke) Chen

Email: lukechen1998@outlook.com

Current Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Current Status: Completing another degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University

ITGL Memory: I really like the education gaming course.

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Jiayu Wu

Email: jiayuw999@gmail.com

Current Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Current Status: Applying for a second Master's degree.

ITGL Memory: I enjoyed these two years I spent with students, professors and colleagues in ITGL. As a student, I learned how to express my inspirations in front of the class and I was always supported by others. As an employee (I worked as TA for a year in ITGL), I learned how to communicate with other faculties and be responsible for every class I assist.

*Updated: January 2024

Name: Rongxia Xu

Email: rongxiaxu@163.com

Current Location: Zhejiang, China

Current Status: University Administrative Staff

ITGL Memory: I remember that teachers in ITGL are patient and always willing to help and support me.

*Updated: August 2023

Early Childhood Alumni

Name: Hsiang-Yu (Tony) Liang

Email: tony110285@gmail.com

Current Location: Taiwan, Taichung City

Current Status: Work - Balance share space-curriculum developer, Course organizer

ITGL Memory: I learned a lot from all the professionals during seminars every week. All the professors are extremely helpful and kind. I feel that they deeply care about everyone.

*Updated: October 2025

Entrepreneur in Education Alumni

Name: Siyuan (Rita) Chen

Email: chensiyuansy@gmail.com

Current Location: Shanghai, China

Current Status: Working - Fosun Health

ITGL Memory: GPA 4.0! Yeah! I made it！

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Xiaoyu Lin

Email: xiaoyuuu9090@gmail.com

Current Location: Falls Church, Virginia

Current Status: I am currently studying UIUX full-time and preparing to transition into a UX designer role. I am pursing an HCI Program at Harrisburg University.

ITGL Memory: I am grateful for the special guest lectures in our entrepreneur track. Each lecture has been incredibly beneficial to me. I remember one time when the school invited the CEO of a local education company in Baltimore to hold the lecture. The education solutions they provided for the local market in Baltimore were truly eye-opening.

*Updated: August 2023

Name: Himanshi Sharma

Email: hsharma9@jh.edu

Current Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Current Status: 1. Director of Strategy and Innovation at Concentric Educational Solutions 2. Working on my start up, Edansh (it recently became a technology partner with one of the companies in the US and I also work there as an Innovation Lead) 3. Starting EdD at JHU 4. Consulting business on side

ITGL Memory: Insightful conversations with my dear professors!

*Updated: August 2023