Piety Runhaar

Piety Runhaar is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University, affiliated with the School of Education and Life Sciences and the Department of Vocational Education. She holds roles as Course Manager for WASS and OT Lerarenopleiding. Her research focuses on vocational education, HRM practices in schools, teacher professional development, and career guidance policies. She has supervised multiple PhD candidates and contributed to projects addressing teacher identity, team learning, and pedagogical innovation.

Her research interests include exploring the intersection of human resource management and educational outcomes, with a focus on teamwork, teacher well-being, and policy alignment. Notable contributions include studies on generative AI in teacher education, strengths-based HR interventions, and the implementation of team-oriented HR practices in schools. Her work frequently emphasizes systemic and ecological perspectives in organizational behavior within educational settings.

Recent publications highlight trends in AI integration in education, the role of HR practices in fostering teacher collaboration, and the alignment of career guidance policies. Runhaar actively participates in academic activities, including conferences and workshops, and has authored over 90 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.