Denali Arts Council Director named “Alaska Afterschool Superhero” by Alaska Afterschool Network

The Alaska Afterschool Network is a coalition of nonprofits that work together, fostering quality afterschool programming for students throughout the state. Each year, the organization awards community leaders who stand out when it comes to creating and facilitating a variety of afterschool programs. The recipients are named an “Alaska Afterschool Superhero” and receive a superhero cape in the mail. This year, the Alaska Afterschool Network named Denali Arts Council Director Michelle Crow as one such superhero.

She said she almost didn’t believe it when she first got the call.

“I thought they were joking at first because they’re like, we’ll mail you your superhero cape,” she said.

The Alaska Afterschool Network said they’re awarding Crow for her dedication to “fostering artistic youth engagement” through various afterschool and summer activities and workshops.

According to Crow, sometimes the work can be draining, but being recognized like this is a reminder she’s doing the right thing.

She said, “It just feels so good and just kinda reminds me why I’m doing this.”

She added she’s excited for this summer’s programming and encouraged people to keep an eye out for more Denali Arts Council events.

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