Michael de Haas has extensive experience in the education sector, currently serving as Teamleider at Openbaar Onderwijs Groningen since July 2020. Prior to this role, Michael worked in teacher education at Hanzehogeschool Groningen from September 2007 to July 2020, and previously held the position of PE teacher at Reitdiep College in Groningen from August 1998 to September 2011. Michael's educational background includes a degree from Hanzehogeschool Groningen, earned between 1988 and 1994, and attendance at Thij College in Oldenzaal from 1982 to 1988.