Heather Krafian

Heather Apigian Krafian was born in Detroit, Michigan and was one of the founding students of A.G.B.U. Alex Manoogian School in 1969. She graduated Michigan State University in 1988 with a bachelor’s in International Relations and cognate studies in German and Russian. She holds a master’s in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. As an ANCA intern, Heather worked for the Minority Rights Group in London under Ben Whittaker. She’s also worked at Zoryan Institute as its Armenian Studies Coordinator. She began her career in education in 1990 after which she became the assistant principal of St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School from 2006 to 2008; she currently serves on its Education Committee. She has also served on the Board of Trustees at St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church. Heather is a member of the ARS Cambridge “Shushi” Chapter and a member of the ARS Eastern Region Board of Directors. Heather was the 2010 recipient of the Knights of Vartan “Community Leader” Award and the 2015 recipient of the Eastern Prelacy’s Certificate of Merit. She is married to Ara Krafian; they live in Belmont, MA with their four daughters Araxi, Nairi, Anoush and Knar.
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St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School’s graduating class returns to Armenia

A beloved tradition returned this year for St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) fifth grade graduates – their annual trip…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 17: Cream Khadaif

The end of August and beginning of September are full of family birthday celebrations in the Krafian household. We generally…

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Passing the Olympic Torch with the Krafians

The following was part of a series of articles penned by special guests for the September 5 Special Edition of…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 16: Kebab

Summer is in full swing, but something is missing. Absent for so many Armenian families during this pandemic summer is…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 13: Jajukh

As temperatures climb, menus are shifting to grilled protein, pilaf, vegetables and an array of wonderful mezze/Armenian appetizers. I suggest…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 12: Yalanchi/Sarma

I recently noticed a Facebook post from fellow ARS Ungerouhi Seda Aghamianz calling for “Derev Pickers” to help themselves to…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 11: Mock Khema, aka Eech

As we transition into summer light fare cooking, I chose to take a stab at making Mock Khema or Eech.…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 9: Bulghur Pilaf

We are fast approaching summer. Memorial Day has come and gone and that means kebob season is upon us. Though…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 8: Fasoolya

Another week of quarantine, another week of deciding what to cook. In all honesty, cooking fatigue has set in! It…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 7: Village Favorites

Our cooking family is growing, and I am thrilled to be sharing these cooking adventures of budding Dandeegeens in this…

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