Teacher Loes Bijnnen has been named Care & Welfare Teacher of the Year!
With her boundless dedication, passion for the profession and strong social commitment, she manages to inspire students and colleagues throughout the country.
During the presentation, the Platform VMBO Zorg & Welzijn emphasized her motivation: "Everyone has to deal with care. It is a topic that affects us all." From that conviction, she is committed to making young people aware of the value of care and welfare, both in their own lives and in society.
One of her biggest initiatives is the national Boys and Girlsday, through which she has encouraged schools throughout the Netherlands to introduce students to care professions. This project received high praise for its impact and reach.

