02 Jun 2024 Men of the Moment 2024: Ken Holmes

Ken Holmes has spent more than four decades as an administrator, coach and special education teacher.

After retiring in 2008, he returned to work at South Conway County School District in 2011. Holmes has a passion for working with students who have disabilities, as well as with their parents.

“It’s what drives me to go to work every day,” he said. “These students tend to be left behind, and I want to be able to give them a fair shake and a future. I continue to work at South Conway County School District because of the commitment this district has to love, serve and care for every student, every day.”

Holmes said God had been developing in him throughout his life a vision, one that allows him to see his job as a ministry to show glory to God. “When I finally realized my ‘why’ after going through my life’s experiences, I developed a passion for what I do. If I were to give advice to younger men, it would be to know their ‘why.’ When you know your why, whether it is work or community involvement, it becomes your passion. Then, those activities will not be work, but what you do.”

Holmes said he is most proud of his family. He and his wife, Rhonda, will be married for 40 years in November, and they have two sons and seven grandchildren. “Rhonda inspires me every day with how she is passionate about serving the Lord and how hard she works. She is a great support to me and knows how to keep me grounded. My son Josh and his family have decided to be missionaries to Sicily and minister to the refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. My other son, Aaron, is a Marine, has two kids and is currently attending the University of Central Arkansas.”

Holmes said his future includes working in the district and the community of Morrilton while finding time to travel, camp and fly fish.

Contact Ken at [email protected].