Coastal Creatives

Jeff Vaughn is a percussionist, educator, and rhythm-event facilitator based in Greenville, South Carolina. Leveraging sound as a vehicle for experiential learning and personal development, Mr. Vaughn encourages others to explore the world within and beyond themselves as expressive beings. His programs often combine sound and social connection with creative play to facilitate enriching life experiences that engage participants with diverse learning styles. 

Katie Mixon is an actor, theatre educator, and curious traveler. She serves as a Company Member and Educator with the South Carolina Shakespeare Company, an Actor/Manager for Elsewhere Shakespeare in Virginia, and was part of the founding conservation team at Sappraiwan Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. Katie hosted and produced Riverbanks Roundup, an animal education series at Riverbanks Zoo, and co-hosted and produced Expeditions for SCETV. A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Classical Theatre, she also holds a BA from the University of South Carolina. As a teacher and conservation advocate, Katie has worked in Australia, Thailand, Southeast Asia, and Central America. She is a big fan of Asian elephants, her dog Nigel, and collaborating with students and friends to create theatre.