Simon Vandenhende currently serves as the Directeur at Campus Lievegem since September 2024 and as a Gemeenteraadslid for the gemeente Kaprijke, having taken the oath on December 5, 2024, representing N-VA Kaprijke, Lembeke & Bentille. Vandenhende holds a position as bestuurslid for N-VA Kaprijke - Lembeke - Bentille since January 2024. Previously, Vandenhende worked as a Raadgever Onderwijs for the Vlaamse Overheid from January 2020 to September 2024, and held board member roles with Bednet and N-VA Deinze. Educational qualifications include a Master in Educational Sciences from Ghent University and a Bachelor in Secondary Education from VIVES University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, Vandenhende gained practical experience as a work student with the Deceuninck - Quick-Step Cycling Team during the Tour de France.
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