I have known and worked with Jelle for a relatively short time but the relationship has been extremely rewarding and educational. We have worked on digitalizing a three-year course that has been, for many years, used from just a website. In our time together Jelle has given valuable input about structure, digital interactive possibilities, and the educational reasons and goals within our program. The communication between us had been very satisfactory and swift. Jelle is clear about his method, time, and necessary questions. English and Dutch were no problem for him as we needed both languages. His humor was also a nice additive. Thank you Jelle and looking forward to having you on board as our consultant.
We are grateful for Jelle’s thorough review of our online eLearning and live classroom courses. His feedback helped improve our educational offerings with clear and actionable recommendations. Jelle’s constructive suggestions and professional approach were beneficial in refining the content and organization of our educational program, as well as providing a fresh perspective on new teaching techniques and resources available. He not only identified areas for improvement, but also offered practical solutions that aligned with our goals and values. The collaboration was smooth, insightful, and highly motivating for our team. We look forward to incorporating his insights into our future courses and continuing to learn from his expertise.
I’ve had the pleasure to know and work with Jelle in a few different settings. First as a teacher and later as a colleague and team member. As a teacher, he completely changed my perception and attitude towards education and how a student can or should be motivated. Jelle strongly believes, and I have quickly come to agree, that the will to learn comes from within and that the teacher’s most important role is to be a guide to that discovery instead of just being a vessel of information. As a colleague and team leader, he is extremely pleasant to work with, open-minded to different points of view, and able to delegate and empower others to reach their potential. I look at Jelle as a mentor and an inspiration and I am sure he will add an extremely valuable contribution to the optimization and implementation of any educational program!
Few people are as skilled as Jelle when it comes to guiding others through complexity with both clarity and care. He doesn’t rush to solve or smooth over, but instead creates a transparent space where what’s under the surface can be seen and explored. In our time working together, I witnessed how deeply he commits to his own growth — and how that translates into his ability to support others. It’s this balance of presence and purpose that allows him to empower teams, foster trust, and support innovation that truly includes everyone."
I have known Jelle for years. We worked together within Inholland, and I am happy to continue this collaboration with my company Didactivate. Working with Jelle is a joy. In addition to being a substantive strong collaboration partner, Jelle is someone who keeps to agreements, can go ahead, and is also pleasant to deal with. His curiosity for educational innovation and technology means that Jelle is aware of the latest developments. There is a good chance that he has already experimented with it himself.
I’ve known Jelle for many years, in different roles. First as a teacher, where he had a remarkable talent for breaking down complex topics into manageable, understandable parts—always keeping the bigger picture in sight. It made learning both effective and enjoyable. He also knows how to adapt to different learning styles, ensuring everyone stays involved. Later, as colleagues, I saw his genuine passion for educational development. Jelle looks beyond his own field, experimenting with and even creating new learning methods when needed. He approaches this with contagious enthusiasm and great precision. On top of that, he’s a warm and social person, making collaboration both inspiring and easy. I hope to work with him often in the future.
