Karen Verdonk-Wanders

Karen Verdonk-Wanders is an experienced educator currently serving as a leerkracht at Stichting Openbaar Onderwijs Emmen since August 2023, teaching in groups 1/2 and 3/4. With a strong background in music education, Karen has been a vakleerkracht muziek at Primenius since October 2018, where music lessons are provided weekly across all primary grades using the KVB-model. Karen's extensive teaching experience includes roles as leerkracht for various grade levels, ICT Coordinator, and team leader at Stichting Prisma Almere, as well as owning a coaching and training practice focused on sensitive children. Educational qualifications include a Post-HBO in Vakspecialist Muziek in het basisonderwijs from Marnix Academie, alongside a bachelor's degree in education from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland.