Ellen Derix

Ellen Derix has extensive experience in pedagogical support and training, currently working as a Pedagogisch gezinsbegeleider and trainer for Shantala Speciale Zorg at PSW since March 2020. Since September 2017, Ellen has been a zelfstandig ondernemer at Praktijk BOEM. Previous roles include Bewegingstherapeut at Lore behandel- en expertisecentrum from November 2021 to November 2022 and Pedagogisch Werkende at ORO from June 2007 to May 2017, where responsibilities included guiding families with children having intellectual disabilities and developmental challenges. Ellen also served as a groeps- en teamleider and kwaliteitsmedewerker at Stichting Kinderopvang Meijel from June 2002 to June 2008, focusing on the well-being of children and colleagues. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy from Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek and various post-HBO certifications in family guidance and pedagogical coaching, along with specialized training in the Shantala method.