American Indian Youth Enrichment Staff

After-School Teachers

Thomas Draskovic, Lead Teacher
Thomas is Hunkpapa Lakota from Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota. He works as a Lakota Culture Teacher at American Indian Magnet School. He has been working in the American Indian community for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoys writing songs and playing music with his band, Pretendians. He is also a traditional dancer and powwow singer.

Nancy Vogt, Literacy Teacher
Nancy was an AmeriCorps Summer Reads VISTA for our program last summer. She attended Bemidji State University and took two years of Ojibwe Language. Nancy currently works in a high school library. She is passionate about helping others and impacting the lives of children by improving their reading skills. In her free time, she enjoys art, writing, and creative activities of any kind!

Summer Teachers

Thomas Draskovic
American Indian Culture

Michelle King
Reading Warriors

Eamon Whiteaker
Native Foods and Cooking

MaryBeth Garrigan
Artistic Designer

Nancy Vogt
Group Leader

Laura Czaplewski
Middle School Leader