About us

With years of experience as a driving instructor and teacher, Kris is like a living, breathing encyclopedia when it comes to theory. Whether it’s about cars, motorcycles, scooters, taxis, or even rocket ships to the moon, Kris always has the perfect answer up his sleeve. In not one, not two, but three languages, Kris manages to sprinkle a little humor into his theory lessons, making his students laugh while they learn. Now, when it comes to his free time… Well, let’s just say Kris treats relaxation as if it were a mythical creature, as elusive as finding a unicorn in the wild. This guy is always in high gear, and it seems like he’s perpetually in the driver’s seat of knowledge, with his foot firmly on the pedal of dedication! Catchphrase: “Erase everything you thought you knew, and let’s start from scratch!”

Karan, our theory wizard, certainly didn’t inherit his expertise by chance. Remember the saying about apples and trees? Well, it doesn’t really matter. What’s important for you to know about Karan is this: the way he teaches will make sure you never forget the theory! In addition to teaching theory lessons, he’s always busy improving and updating the course material. He’s the guardian of quality to ensure you get the best education. Now, here’s a less important, but amusing tidbit for you: Karan is an introvert. Yes, you read that right. You might be wondering how he can stand in front of a class. Even we as the team have our own question marks about it… Is he perhaps being coerced? Maybe he secretly enjoys it? It will always remain a mystery, and to be honest, as long as Karan keeps teaching and effortlessly guides all those students to success, we’re all good with it. And, lastly, here’s a fun fact: (not) entirely against his will, he sometimes teaches in Punjabi, but let’s keep that between us. Catchphrase: “I don’t speak Punjabi.”

Dushant, also known as ‘The Prodigal Son,’ why, you may wonder? Despite his best efforts to avoid following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps, he has become an irreplaceable part of Theorie Snel Halen’s success story. Just like his colleague Irina, Dushant has yet to snag a driver’s license. But don’t blame it on incompetence – it’s all because of his noble sacrifice for the greater good of Theorie Snel Halen and its students. Dear readers, brace yourselves for this one: ever since it became possible, Dushant has been participating in theory exams at the CBR without actually passing them. Why, you ask? Well, it’s all for the sake of keeping TSH in the loop about CBR questions, ensuring we provide you with the crème de la crème of courses. But that’s not all! Besides his intentional theory exam failures, Dushant also moonlights as the genius behind app development and other critical IT matters. It’s pretty clear that this content writer doesn’t know much about that side of things, but hey, we’ll take his word for it. Catchphrase: “I don’t even work here.”

Julian, our manager, effortlessly ensures that this team of ten people not only get their work done to the best of their abilities but also enjoy it and continue to do so. How does he pull it off? Well, it’s simple – he’s always on the hunt for connections and genuinely cares about his team. We’ll admit that in his case, it also helps that he’s so strong in communication that no one can ever disagree with him, even if we tried. We suspect he secretly took a course in “Persuasive Communication for Managers” from Professor X. Of course, the latter isn’t true, but we can’t be all praise for our manager, as that wouldn’t be cool. Julian doesn’t just play the role of a leader; as the operations manager, he is also constantly involved in the development and growth of TSH. Fun fact: Julian is not just a ‘boss boss,’ he’s also a boss on two wheels – that’s right, you might bump into our manager in the classroom. Who knew he could take off his manager cape and whip out a marker at any moment? Catchphrase: “How’s it going here?”

Erdinc keeps the show running and the wheels turning. Within the team, he ensures that the fridges are always well-stocked, that you have an abundance of various snacks and treats to choose from. Plus, he’s your trusty chauffeur to ensure you never miss your CBR exam. Now, let’s spill the beans: did he accidentally leave a student behind at the CBR once? Yes, it happened. But did he learn from it? Nah, it’s practically a daily ritual now, so watch out, you might be his next “victim.” Okay, okay, just kidding! It was truly a one-time thing, and rest assured, we remind him about it constantly. Despite our playful jabs, Erdinc remains the friendly soul who also happens to whip up some mouthwatering grilled sandwiches. It’s mildly infuriating for us, but oh-so-delightful for you! Catchphrase: “Is everyone from Alkmaar in the house?”

Irina, who squirms in her seat when tasked with writing about herself, has mustered the courage because, let’s face it, a blank piece of text is like a missing piece in a puzzle – it’s just not complete. Alongside her partner-in-crime, Sakina, she tackles the colossal responsibility of customer service and planning. Her subtle, yet unmistakable, perfectionist tendencies come in handy in her work, especially when it comes to planning. Assisting students and scheduling courses has become second nature to her. So, now she gets to express herself by creating content. And let’s be honest, does that make you happy or very happy? Because it certainly does make her happy! Catchphrase: “Is it Friday yet?”

Sakina, our customer service queen, doesn’t hold this title just for show. She’s truly earned it, and no, not because it’s a family heirloom – let’s be honest, that would be a bit strange. No, Sakina has earned this title by helping customer after customer in an outstanding way. Whether you have a simple question or a complex challenge, nothing seems to faze her. Sakina is dedicated to making sure everything gets sorted out. She probably picked up her boundless patience and understanding at home, where she’s a loving mother to her three girls. I mean, we all know how incredibly delightful but also demanding little ones can be. So, to put it mildly, we’re ecstatic when you get Sakina on the phone because no question is too much for her. Heck, we’d go so far as to say, if we could clone her, we would, because let’s admit it, who doesn’t like to be truly heard and assisted with a smile? Catchphrase: “Consider it sorted!”

After his marketing internship, Mike decided to stick around, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier about it. He’s done an impressive job taking TSH’s social media channels to new heights. Nowadays, he’s just as diligently devoted to maintaining and strengthening our partner relationships with driving schools. If you’re still on the hunt for a driving school, Mike’s your guy. He knows the ins and outs like the back of his hand and can hook you up with one of our partners in the blink of an eye. All you’ve got to do is catch him on one of his gazillion phones. Well, what can we say, Mike loves making connections and talking, like a lot. And when we say “a lot,” we mean a whole lot. Fortunately for us, it’s not mindless chatter. No, Mike always shows genuine interest, and if that’s not the case, he at least deserves an Oscar for acting! Catchphrase: “Someone in need of a driving school?”

Mearvin, our freshest face at TSH, is like a whirlwind of awesomeness! He’ll whisk you through theory with such enthusiasm that you won’t even notice time flying by. Mearvin is deeply committed to his students, and it’s no wonder, given his background as a youth coach. He’s a real “jack of all trades” kind of guy; you might even spot him tending the bar at a festival. But here’s the kicker: at TSH, he’s not just a theory teacher – nope, he’s also our official snack tester. Sometimes, he’ll test the same snack three or four times. But hey, when you’re dealing with a friendly giant as Mearvin, what do you expect? Plus, all those snacks give him the energy to rock the classroom. That’s why we lovingly refer to him as the “Snackinator”! Catchphrase: “Any snacks left?”