dr. Bodine Romijn is a researcher and teacher at the Department of Development and Education of Youth in Diverse Societies (DEEDS). Her research focuses on quality, equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and primary education. She explores how organizations can contribute to high-quality and inclusive learning environments, with particular attention to the intercultural competencies of professionals.
She is currently involved in the Dutch National Child Care Monitor (LKK), commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Additionally, she collaborates with local stakeholders in Utrecht on the Utrecht Quality Framework (UKK), aimed at further enhancing the education and development of young children. Previously, she contributed to the European Horizon2020 ISOTIS project, which aimed to support the development of policies and practices to combat (educational) inequality. In 2023, she was appointed Assistant Professor under the Dutch SSH Sector Plan to strengthen the field of educational sciences and teacher professionalization.
In addition to her research, Dr. Romijn is actively engaged in teaching and societal outreach. She teaches at both bachelor's and master's levels and regularly organizes lectures and workshops on inclusion in education and childcare. She also works as an editor and contributor for EarlyYearsBlog.nl, which publishes accessible biweekly blogs for professionals working with young children. Through her work, she aims to bridge the gap between science and practice and to contribute to a more inclusive system in which every child and family feels seen and supported.