ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joanne Holbrook is a performing arts educator with teaching degree and with over 25 years of experience teaching children ages 3 to 18. Originally from South Africa, she’s also the spouse of a U.S. Army officer and a mother of two. For the past 20 years, Joanne’s family has moved nearly every two years, and she’s taught in schools across South Africa, England, Germany, Australia, and throughout the United States.
 

Her teaching journey has taken her from the dirt quads of rural Africa to prestigious schools in England, to classrooms in Germany where no one spoke English, and to the bold, outspoken students of Australia. She has worked with students and parents from a wide range of cultures and economic backgrounds, gaining a truly global perspective on education and parenting. In addition to this Joanne has had training and extensive experience with students with disabilities mainly focusing on children with Down Syndrome.
 

Joanne is the author of the four-time award-winning book Your Passport to Parenting, available in multiple languages. She’s also a keynote speaker, course creator, and facilitator, helping educators and parents strengthen communication and build connection—especially in dynamic or challenging environments.
 

She now calls Hawaii home, where her family is currently settled while they homestead their children through school and continue navigating the ever-changing aspects of military life.