Merlijn Jacobs

Merlijn Jacobs is a seasoned educational professional with extensive experience in supporting students with specific educational needs. Currently serving as a Senior-beleidsadviseur at Samenwerkingsverband Passend Primair Onderwijs Rotterdam since August 2014, Merlijn previously held the position of Directeur at WSNS Rotterdam-Zuid from October 2005 to July 2014, managing an organization that provided support to approximately 88 schools in Rotterdam-Zuid. Merlijn's career began as a Junior-leerplanontwikkelaar at SLO, later advancing as a project leader at ced groep, focusing on language policy and supporting non-native newcomers in primary education. Merlijn holds advanced degrees in Orthopedagogiek from Leiden University and Algemene Taalwetenschap from Utrecht University, complemented by earlier education at Alexander Hegius Scholengemeenschap.