Nuri BABACAN
In 2015, he completed his undergraduate studies in the English Language Teaching Department at Mugla Sitki Koçman University. He participated in Farabi and Erasmus programs, studying at Bydgoszcz Kazimierz Wielki University in Poland and Eskisehir Anadolu University in Turkey. He pursued a master's degree in the Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Department, which helped him enhance his teaching skills and support his students' learning journeys. He participated in internship programs in the UK and the Netherlands, where he gained practical experience and learned new teaching techniques and strategies. Since 2015, he has been working as an English teacher at the Ministry of National Education, positively impacting many students' lives with his expertise in English language teaching and instructional technologies.
Paul Vrenken
Our coach, Paul Vrenken, is a leading young educator with extensive experience in circus pedagogy and has led many social initiatives. He has been teaching children's yoga since 2008 and developed the first children's yoga board game called "Mila's Weird Attitudes," which was published in 2015. The game incorporates his knowledge of Indian culture, play and movement, yoga, tai chi, meditation, and compassion for children. He later wrote the "Animal Oracle," which explains animal symbolism in a child-friendly way. During his two-year travels in South America, he worked with children and learned important life lessons, which enabled him to communicate fluently in Spanish and English. Health and exercise are his greatest passions. The death of his father in 2010 was a turning point for him to pursue a career as a body-oriented therapist and yoga teacher from a business engineering background. The realization that life is temporary and it is important to follow one's heart deeply resonated with him. While interacting with children, he manages to maintain his natural talent for playfulness and calmness, which reminds him of how wonderfully beautiful and pure children are. He runs "Eatable Forest" in Eindhoven and hosts ecological workshops for youngsters and adults.
Seda AKPINAR BABACAN
In 2015, she graduated from the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Erzurum Atatürk University. During her studies, she acquired knowledge and skills in counseling, guidance, and psychology. She also participated in language education programs in England to improve her language skills and cultural competence. Furthermore, she completed an internship program in the Netherlands, where she gained practical experience and learned about various counseling techniques and approaches. Since 2015, she has been working as a Psychological Counselor and Guidance Teacher at the Ministry of National Education, providing counseling and guidance services to students and individuals who require support with their mental health and well-being.
Onur Sarioglu
Onur Sarioglu holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Policy and finished academic courses in the Philosophy Department at Antwerp University. He has had years of experience in EU projects, successfully coordinating several of them. In 2014, he completed an Erasmus program at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Onur has participated in and been a delegate for numerous EU projects, contact seminars, and TC activities. He was born and raised in Antwerp and is a Belgian citizen. Onur is a native Dutch speaker and is also fluent in English and French. He is passionate about non-formal education.
Rick Brill
Rick Brill studied Social and Organizational Pedagogy (Sozial- und
Organisationspädagogik) in Germany. Through his internships as a social worker and probation officer, as well as his work in qualitative market research and freelance tutoring, Rick has gained substantial experience in the practical application of his education. His
sociable and positive nature drives his fascination with the organizational aspects of educational projects, and he is always eager to engage with others. Rick serves as a trainer, actively contributes to educational projects, and is dedicated to building a selfsustainable community.