Henderien Steenbeek

Henderien Steenbeek is a Lecturer at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, holding roles in the Diversity in Learning and Behaviour department, the Center of Expertise Healthy Aging, and the Youth, Education and Society school. She concurrently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen since 1999. Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, educational collaboration, creativity in education, and teacher-student interactions, with a particular emphasis on interprofessional approaches in primary education. She has authored over 80 publications since 2011, including books, reports, and peer-reviewed articles.

Her educational background includes a focus on developmental psychology and education, though specific degree details are not explicitly stated. She has led numerous projects, such as '1+1=3 't PASST Samen' and 'Q-SORT Samen Sterker', exploring strategies for supporting students with autism and fostering collaborative teaching practices.

Research interests span autism education, creativity in STEM, and the dynamics of teacher-student interactions. Key achievements include receiving the Jeannette Doornenbalprijs in 2025 for her book Creative Failure. She actively engages in academic activities, including conference presentations and workshops, and collaborates with institutions across the Netherlands.

Steenbeek’s work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing frameworks for interprofessional collaboration between educators and youth care professionals. Her labs and teams focus on creating tools like the 'STEAM-box' for interactive learning and the 'Talent Adventure' manual for autism support.