My Background

I hold a Doctorandus (Drs.) Degree from the University of Leyden, the Netherlands in Biochemistry and Mathematics (2 Majors). Theory of Education was my Sub-Major. After graduation I taught Chemistry and Mathematics at a High school and was also employed by the National Catholic Paedagogic Centres to write Chemistry textbooks and diagnostic tests. As the programme was implemented nationally, I was also involved in teaching teachers from all over the country.

In 1979 I married my then husband Wim, who was working for a service company in the oil industry and our first move was to Egypt, where I was offered a position at the American University in Cairo to teach mathematics, but as he was moved to Houston, Texas, USA I was unable to accept that position. Instead I was offered the position of Associate Professor at the Houston Baptist University, teaching Mathematics, as well as Organic Chemistry labs, which I held for 2 years. Our son Onno was born in Houston.

Our next location was Aberdeen, Scotland where I taught Biochemistry labs at the College of Agriculture and the University of Aberdeen. Our daughter Elke was born whilst we were in Aberdeen.

If you are interested in reading about my background in more detail, please click on the following link to access my Curriculum Vitae.