Scott Holley holds a doctorate in education from Saint Louis University, with his dissertation focusing on the values and philosophies shared by award-winning teachers. He has spent more than forty years in public, international, and private education, earning both the Arlen Dykstra Excellence in Teaching Prize and the Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award. Holley has taught both middle school and high school English, coached basketball, track, and cross country, mentored student teachers through Webster University, and served as both academic dean and interim head of school. He is married, is the father of three, and is the grandfather of three of the most beautiful children in the world.