top of page

Teachers

Coordinator & Organisation

Filip Bergmann Verhelst

Filip, one of the very first students in FR1, has been part of the Frontrunners journey from the very beginning! After completing the programme, he became a teacher starting with FR2 and has been inspiring students ever since. Hailing from Belgium, Filip brings a wealth of experience and energy to the classroom.

Adventure

Søren Toura-Jensen

Søren is the only teacher on the team who wasn’t a former Frontrunners student, but he brings something unique — he’s a true Dane! He’s happiest outdoors and holds multiple instructor certifications in adventures like wall climbing, kayaking, and fitness. But don’t worry, Søren can also bring the fun indoors with students when needed!

Arts & Holistic Wellness

Amandine Lind Mansilla

Amandine was a French student in FR12, where she fell in love with a Danish person and began her journey to Denmark. Starting as a volunteer under the Erasmus+ program at CBG, she soon found her way back as a teacher in FR16. She loves bringing her thoughtful reflections and active listening to group discussions.

FR20-186.jpg

Media

Roy Michael White

Roy, from Ireland and a student of FR13,  recently joined the teaching team in Frontrunners 19 and is the youngest teacher in the group. He focuses on media, Tasterweek, and the Frontrunners 20 study trip. Roy can’t live without technology — imagine teaching without it! What would he teaching, print newspapers like in the old days?

Castberggård Staff

solveig.jpg

Director

Solveig

Solveig has been the director of Castberggård since 2022. She has a deep passion for Frontrunners philosophy and is always fascinated by the diverse backgrounds of the students. She finds inspiration in the program's unique sense of community, where learning and living together go hand in hand. Solveig's partner is a pilot—does that mean she gets unlimited plane tickets?

mette.jpg

Finance Officer

Mette

Mette has a passion for numbers, making her the perfect fit as Castberggård's finance officer. She handles all payments for Frontrunners students, ensuring everything is in order. Mette also loves yoga and has even taught short courses at Castberggård.

A word of advice: make sure your payments are on time! It’s essential to keeping our system running smoothly. If you're late, she’ll come looking for you—beware!

elinor.jpg

High School Teacher

Elinor

Elinor is one of the longest-serving employees at Castberggård and a cherished member of the High School Folk teaching team. She loves hosting creative classes on Tuesday nights with the Frontrunners students, exploring a variety of creative activities. Elinor always brings a smile to the room, no matter where she is. Elinor is married to Ole, the founder of Frontrunners!

michelle.jpg

Administration 

Michelle

Michelle is the administrator of Castberggård's operational plans and plays a vital role in the success of Frontrunners. From booking buses to arranging accommodations and more, she ensures everything runs smoothly. If she ever takes a sick day, Castberggård might just go into meltdown! You can usually find her in her office or the fitness center—two places she loves spending her time.

coming soon.png

Maintenance 

Kim

Kim joined Castberggård as a maintenance worker on January 6, 2025. He loves being a hands-on person, whether it’s fixing things or building something new. If you need something repaired in the student housing, just let him know, and he’ll do his best to help—though it depends on his workload around Castberggård. Fun fact (or unfortunate truth, depending on who you ask): Kim is a Liverpool fan!

lenep.jpg

High School Teacher

Lene

Lene has been a dedicated member of the Castberggård team for many years and is essential to our team, especially for the short courses participants. She has a natural passion for looking after people around campus, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable day. Last summer, Lene cycled all the way from Denmark to the Czech Republic—sounds crazy, right? You can definitely tell she’s a big fan of cycling!

Østerskovvej 1,

8722 Hedensted,

Denmark.

Filip Bergmann Verhelst 

Amandine Lind Mansilla Søren Toura-Jensen

Roy Michael White

Email: frinfo@cbg.dk
Tuesday - Thursday

10:00 - 14:00​

© 2025 Frontrunners

bottom of page