Tobhiyah Holmes, M.A.
Tobhiyah Holmes teaches both English and Social Sciences at Hanna Academy, drawing on 20 years of teaching experience across diverse educational environments, including high schools, colleges, international schools, and juvenile detention centers. A proud 1995 alum of Hanna Center, Mr. Holmes credits the structure and support he received as a student as the foundation of his classroom and teaching practice today.
Mr. Holmes earned his B.A. from UC Davis and holds two M.A. degrees—one from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and the other from California State University, Fullerton. His passion for education runs deep, with roots in a family of educators: his grandfather was a principal at El Verano School in Sonoma Valley, his mother was an educator in South Asia, and his aunt is a professor in Europe.
Beyond academics, Mr. Holmes strives to help students develop their personal voices and harness their intrinsic power to achieve their goals. He views the Social Sciences not just as an engaging subject but as a critical tool for fostering students' analytical and critical thinking skills.
Mr. Holmes’ professional honors include membership in Alpha Gamma Sigma, recognition by the Teachers Council of Thailand, and being named Teacher of the Year at Hanna. In his free time, he enjoys reading everything from nonfiction to comic books.
