Staff Reflections
Working at Zein is definitely more of a vocation than a job...
We are proud of the dedicated and enthusiastic members of staff who together form 'the Zein family' of carers and business professionals. Please read on to find out more about our staff, their backgrounds and their reflections on working at Zein.
VASSIA SARANTOPOULOU
Position : Out of School Care Practitioner
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek, English, Dutch
Vassia's Story : Applying at ZEIN was my first thought after I finished my Master in Child Psychology, and truly I didn't hesitate a moment.
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DECHIE PENASO
Position : Day Care Practitioner
Nationality: Filipino
Languages Spoken: English, Dutch (A2 level), Visayan and Tagalog
Dechie's Story : My passion for working with young children started when I worked as a Kindergarten teacher in Thailand. I worked there for 3 years before I came to the Netherlands.
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ANDREAS CHRISTODOULOU
Position : Out of School Care Practitioner
Nationality: Greek Cypriot
Languages: Greek, English (Dutch & French)
Andreas' Story : When I first arrived in the Netherlands, 5 years ago, to do my Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychology, I never imagined that I could stay here for so long - or that I could find such a lovely job which would make me feel like I was part of an extended family.
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NIENKE VAN LIESHOUT
Position : Assistant Day Care Manager
Nationality: Dutch
Languages: Dutch, English, French, German
Nienke's Story : My colleagues have different backgrounds, with respect to both culture and education, but we are all passionate about what we do, which creates a fantastic team atmosphere to work in every day.
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DR. MOLLYNN MUGISHA
Position : Pedagogic Advisor
Nationality: Ugandan
Languages Spoken: English, Dutch, Swahili
Mollyn's Story : The regular Zein Academy trainings have definitely helped me grow and understand deeper the nature and need for the service we provide.
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RENU SOEKHOE
Position : Day Care Practitioner
Nationality: Dutch
Languages: English, Dutch
Renu's Story : I really value the way we are able to guide a child to make positive choices, with help from Robbie Zein's Choices System.
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