Ken Vaughan first obtained his Bachelor of Science with teaching credentials at Biola University. He went on to complete a double Master's degree in Christian Education and Administration at Columbia International University. He has taught for over thirty years, first at Valley Christian Academy in San Jose, California and at Grace Christian Academy in Yuba City, also serving as principal in Yuba City. After moving to Cote d'Ivoire he taught and served as a principal at International Christian Academy, followed by Dakar Academy after ICA was closed. His heart remains in the classroom even though he is now retired from actively teaching.