Shelley Holmes has been an educator for 20 years.  She grew up in Atlanta, GA and she is a proud member of the first graduating class of Benjamin E. Mays High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Vanderbilt University. She holds a Master of Science degree in English from Jacksonville State University and Education Specialist degree in Education Leadership from Columbus State University. She spent 10 years at Houston County Career & Technology Center (now the Career Academy). She was selected Teacher of the Year for HCCTC in 2003-04 and 2009-10. She has been an administrator for nine years at Warner Robins High School.  She was previously an Assistant Principal of Discipline/CTAE Supervisor for five years before moving into her role as Assistant Principal of Instruction. She is married to Darryl Holmes. They have two children, Traci and Darius. She is blessed with a precious granddaughter, Ava.

"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much." Marion Wright Edelman