DRAMA FACULTY
Lori Vaughn
Art/Drama Administrator
Drama 1, Drama 2, Drama 3
Lori Vaughn is an artist, educator, and follower of Jesus. Lori has a degree in art education from TTU in Cookeville, and she has taught art in school systems as well as formerly at Peachtree. Lori also has been a children's minister at churches in Middle and East Tennessee. Since 2012, she has taught art, Bible, and Drama at an international school in Turkey to all grades and students from over 75 countries. She is passionate for students to understand that they are each uniquely created masterpieces of God, and her heart's desire is to create art that spreads the beauty of our world and its rich cultures, and to bring glory to the One who created it all.
Owen Brzdek
Classes coming soon
Owen Brzdek is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the graduating class of 2026 from Ethnos360 Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Growing up in Tennessee and giving his life to Jesus Christ at 16 years old, he sought a degree in Biblical Studies directly after graduating from Peachtree Learning Center in 2024, and plans to eventually become a cross-cultural missionary of the Gospel. Alongside this goal, he also has been blessed by the Lord to be a member of various theatre productions at Peachtree such as The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (spring, 2024) and The Dark Road (spring, 2023) during his high school tenure. Taking the example of Ezra, he desires to study, obey, and teach the Word of God wherever the Lord may take Him (Ezra 7:10)
Hannah Knowles
Intro to Drama (Friday & Sparta)
As well as being an artist, actress, and amateur author, Hannah Knowles is a musician and accomplished pianist, having already studied piano for 11 years. In 2016, her studies shifted to be more classically oriented, and since that time she has also developed her skills as a vocalist, performer, musical arranger/composer, and songwriter (including original musical theatre). Hannah has been with Peachtree since 2011 and currently aides in Art classes and Intro to Drama.
Adaiah Mason
Intro to Drama (Tuesday)
My name is Adaiah, and I am so happy to be back at Peachtree this year! I have been a student at Peachtree since I was 5, and I have been dancing since I was 3. I love dancing, acting, and being in and experiencing creation. I truly love having the ability to worship the Lord through the arts, and I can't wait to see how He continues to work through Peachtree.
