Gelske Tjeerdsma

Gelske Tjeerdsma is a seasoned professional in the field of pedagogy, currently serving as a Pedagoog at GGD Fryslân since February 2016. Prior experience includes a role as Pedagogisch medewerker at Jeugdhulp Friesland from April 2011 to December 2015, where responsibilities involved supporting children with developmental and behavioral challenges. Gelske’s career also features a background as a recreation staff member and coach at TOP-Recreatie, contributing to program development and team coaching from 2005 to 2012. An earlier position as a Pedagogisch medewerker at MEE Friesland involved curriculum development for courses aimed at assisting individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Gelske holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from NHL Pedagogiek (2004-2008) and completed a foundational course in children's coaching at Centrum Tea Adema in 2019.