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Blake Tobey

Blake Tobey

Assistant Director of the Academic Success Center

Phone Number: 402.826.8205
Department: Academic Success Center
Office: CM177
Email: [email protected]
Primary Campus: Crete
Credentials: BA, MED, MFA

Professional Bio: Blake Tobey is an accomplished educator with extensive experience spanning secondary and higher education. After earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from Doane University, followed by an MFA in Theatre from the University of Idaho, Tobey dedicated twelve years to teaching English, theatre, and journalism at the secondary level before transitioning to higher education. Now serving at his alma mater, he teaches a diverse array of courses including foundational courses, a freshman Liberal Arts Seminar, and Honors classes while also supporting students through the TRIO program. Tobey's continued passion for theatre has afforded him opportunities to support productions in the Doane Theatre Department, allowing him to blend his academic expertise with his creative talents.

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts & Secondary Education | Doane University 2009
  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | Doane University 2011
  • Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Dual Emphasis in Trauma-Informed & Intersectional Pedagogy and Musical Theater | University of Idaho 2025

Professional Memberships & Advising Roles:

  • MOKANNE Member
  • Coordinator of the Tiger Peer Mentorship Program
  • Co-Advisor for Asian Pacific Islander Organization (APIO)

Personal Background: Blake Tobey, a product of small-town Maxwell, Nebraska, once graced Doane's stages as a performing arts enthusiast before spending a dozen years warping the minds of high school thespians. Tobey lives in Milford where he and his wife, Ashley, orchestrate the beautiful chaos that is raising four children—Oliver, Anderson, and identical twins Stella and Noelle. His off-campus repertoire includes creating theatre, gardening, tickling the ivories, communing with nature, and engaging in marathon snuggle sessions with the family dog, Georgie. Tobey occasionally attempts running–a desperate bid for a moment of silence–only to return for the next adventure, proving that despite his performance background, his most captivating role remains that of the perpetually outnumbered parent.

Strengths: Input | Achiever | Connectedness | Restorative | Empathy