Marike Stijkel

Marike Stijkel is an experienced orthopedagogue currently working at Openbaar Onderwijs Groningen since August 2021, serving as an orthopedagogue at Prins Johan Friso Mytylschool and Groninger Buitenschool. Previously, Marike held the position of orthopedagogue at kindcentrum Beukenlaan under Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs Oost-Groningen from August 2021 to July 2022. Marike's earlier roles include serving as a family and school counselor with Team050 from February 2018 to July 2021 and an internship as a behavioral specialist at Raad voor de Kinderbescherming from October 2019 to July 2020. Marike's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Orthopedagogiek from the University of Groningen, completed in 2020, a Bachelor of Social Work with a focus on pedagogiek from NHL Hogeschool, completed in 2017, and a diagnostic qualification in Orthopedagogiek from the University of Groningen in 2021.