Maria van Hattum

Maria van Hattum is an experienced education leader currently serving as Voorzitter College van Bestuur and member of the College van Bestuur at Achterhoek VO since August 2017. Maria has been actively involved in various roles within VO-raad since August 2010, including CAO onderhandelaar and chair of the Governance committee, while also serving on the visitation committee for underperforming schools. As the owner of MethorstvanHattum, their consultancy focuses on issues within secondary education, particularly in oversight, quality improvement, sustainability, and quality assurance systems. Past leadership positions include chair of VO-Kamer Eemland and member of the College van Bestuur at Meridiaan College, as well as rector at Gymnasium Apeldoorn and Titus Brandsmalyceum. Maria's academic credentials include a Drs degree in Dutch Language and Literature from Utrecht University and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Organizational Science from Utrecht University, where Maria graduated cum laude.