Giovanni Ridderstaat is a part-time lecturer from the Social Work and Development Program at the University of Aruba. As a Development Economist, Giovanni teaches the 1st year course Political and Economic Development (the Economic Development part) and the 2nd year course Development Perspectives for Social Work. Having work field experience as a part-time lecturer, Giovanni is able to give students insights into how theories, skills, and attitudes are or can be applied in daily work practices. In this case the development of Aruba from different perspectives. Giovanni is a flexible, professional, critical, and self-aware person who focuses on giving guidance to students to achieve their educational goals and live up to their potential.