Hi, I'm Emil Hillebrand.

I come from Bremen, where I have spent most of my life.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to pursue something technical, so I completed my high school diploma with advanced courses in computer science and English.
Afterwards, I studied computer engineering at the University of Bremen and earned a B.Sc.

During my bachelor's degree, I taught handball and swimming to children and young people, as I had been interested in teaching since high school.

However, I didn’t want to take the risk of having “only” a bachelor's degree in education, because I was concerned that this might limit my career options if I later decided I didn’t want to teach after all.

I am now pursuing a master's degree in vocational school teaching (M.Ed.) while also working.

In my free time, I enjoy running. I also like gardening and reading and watching crime stories.

I have been studying Business and Economics Education with a second subject in Sports at the Georg-August University of Göttingen since October 2021. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in March 2025 and have been continuing my studies in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program since April 2025.

Alongside my studies, I have been serving as a student representative for the VLWN at the University of Göttingen since January 2024. Since March 2025, I have also been active as a youth representative for the VLWN in the corresponding committee at dbb Niedersachsen.

In addition, I have been working as a student research assistant at the Chair of Business and Economics Education at the University of Potsdam since March 2025, contributing to the research project “Hybrid Education for Statutory Interest Groups” by supporting research and teaching activities.

I obtained my general university entrance qualification (Abitur) in July 2021 from Vocational Schools 1 Celle, Vocational Grammar School for Business and Administration.

My name is Mattis Siegl, and I have been studying at the University of Education Weingarten since October 2021. I am enrolled in a teacher education program for lower secondary education (Sekundarstufe I) with a focus on Business, History, and Politics.

My professional activities under Prof. Dr. Siegfried began in September 2024 at the University of Education in Weingarten. Since March 2025, my work has shifted to the chair in Potsdam. My responsibilities include supporting research and teaching.

In my work to date, my research focus has been on the use of digital media in school-based instruction.