FOUNDER

As a creative in the production and content creation space Shannon has the exceptional ability to produce creative projects from scratch. Especially those that encourage social change. Back in March of 2008 she produced a successful social campaign to end workplace sexual harassment on International Woman’s Day, showcasing her dedication to making a positive impact in the world

When Shannon heard the inspiring stories from her sister Madeline about the fascinating minds she worked with, she realized the significant lack of resources available and her passion for social change was reignited. Together, Maddie and Shannon decided to take action. This is where the idea for Creatures Corner came alive.

FOUNDER

Running several clinics for kids with autism, Madeline is the true inspiration for this project. She has dedicated herself to working with people with special needs, with a particular focus on autism and early intervention since 2017. Madeline's unique ability to communicate with these children coupled with her patience and vast knowledge of this field are invaluable assets to our project.

Her passion and expertise have been pivotal in shaping the vision and goals of Creatures Corner.

ILLUSTRATOR, DESIGNER

My name is Gabriel Alfonso Aguilar aka GAAS Rabbit from "GAAS Rabbit Studios". I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, native to Louisiana and raised in Honduras. While Louisiana is my soul, Honduras is my heart. I studied Digital Media at Tulane University, and finished my Digital Art degree (BFA) at LSU. Music, video games, cartoons, robots, humans, anatomy, animals, and creatures are major influences in my work. I love creating simplistic pieces as well as complex ones that take the viewer on an adventure to find hidden meaning.

LEAD ANIMATOR

Taylor Young is an animator based out of Chicago, IL. Lucky enough to have grown up with cable television, Taylor was basically raised by Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, and his love for cartoons and animation only continued to grow since. While he spent his early to mid-twenties working as an engineer, Taylor finally decided to follow his dreams and pursue a career in animation in 2020.  He attended DePaul University, where he would complete his first award-winning short film and graduated in 2023 with a degree in Animation and Character Design. Taylor has always been particularly drawn to shows that featured monsters and crazy critters, so it’s no wonder he found Creatures Corner such an exciting opportunity to work on. He is very excited to share this project with the world and hopes it brings joy, inspiration, and learning to all the families and children that watch it.

ANIMATOR

Grace Bales is a freelance artist with her own art business, and works with a variety of artistic mediums ranging from digital illustration and animation, to painting, and stained glass. She has an Associate's degree in Art from Waubonsee Community College and a Bachelor's degree in animation from DePaul University. Grace was the art director for the as-yet unreleased mobile game "Unscrolled", a Co-Director and Animator on the short film "Midwasteland", and the Illustrator for the cover of "Why Does Mushy Have an Attitude?" by Antonetta L. Maxwell. She also enjoys working as a painting instructor at Pinot's Palette Naperville, where she helps guests with varying experience levels learn to paint.

MUSIC WRITER AND PERFORMER

OSTON is a gifted Los Angeles-based musician whose voice and songwriting perfectly complement our animated educational content. Her exceptional storytelling and memorable melodies transform our lessons into engaging, catchy experiences that resonate with neurodiverse learners. Through her musical talents, she helps ensure our social and emotional learning concepts truly stick with kids, making education both fun and unforgettable!

MUSIC PRODUCER

Lixa is a Los Angeles music producer who has collaborated with notable artists including Chappell Roan, Sadie Jean, and OSTON. As the musical architect behind Creatures Corner, she creates all the enchanting soundscapes you hear throughout our episodes. Her production expertise brings a professional, polished quality to our educational content, helping create an immersive audio experience that connects with our neurodiverse audience!