Helma Oolbekkink

Helma Oolbekkink is a Lecturer and Theme Leader at HAN University of Applied Sciences. She holds the Lectorate of Teacher Professionalism, focusing on teacher development, professional learning communities, and pedagogical excellence. Her research addresses challenges in teacher training across primary, secondary, vocational, and higher professional education. She actively contributes to initiatives like the Social - Fair Health theme, aiming to improve socio-economic positions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Secondary roles include leading Velon (Association of teacher trainers), serving on the Supervisory Board of Johannus Fontanus College, and coordinating the ICO research school's Thematic Group on Teaching and Teacher Education.

Her work emphasizes equal opportunities in education, including easing transitions between education levels and fostering teacher leadership. She collaborates with local and national programs such as the Nationaal Programma Arnhem-Oost to address systemic inequalities. Her efforts integrate research into HAN's educational practices, promoting long-term societal impact.