Working with us is awesome

We help schools cover lessons quickly by connecting them with qualified substitute teachers, while giving people flexible ways to teach and make an impact. Every lesson counts!

Board

Teibi TormChair of the Board, Founder

teibi@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256642380

Gerli NeppiMember of the Board

gerli@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256661848

Substitute Teacher Program

Gerli NeppiHead of the Substitute Teacher Program

gerli@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256661848

Mona Marie VaserikSelection and Marketing Manager

mona@asendusopetaja.ee

+37258107200

Kristi ArdelService and Community Manager

kristi@asendusopetaja.ee

+37253425403

Essi VahtrasService Manager

essi@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256350112

Growth Program

Teibi TormGrowth Program Manager

teibi@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256642380

Nele LemmikProgram Coordinator (Kindergarten Teachers Track)

nele@asendusopetaja.ee

+37258371004

Anett LaanemetsTraining Manager

anett@asendusopetaja.ee

+37256612626

Supervisory Board

  • Ove Muuk
    Partner of Helmes AS

  • Ott Kasuri
    Development Manager of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities

  • Pirkko Valge
    Head of Good Deed Foundation

ASÕP has been supported with advice and hands-on help by

  • Jüri Käosaar

  • Priit Jõe

  • Kristjan Korjus

  • Maris Viires

  • Geron Perens

  • Alar Mäerand

  • Triin Raamat

5000

registered substitute teachers

485

schools and kindergartens joined

300 000

investment raised

117 656

substituted lessons completed

Vision

Every lesson covered, every student learning.

We ensure every substitute lesson is high-quality, with well-prepared teachers who manage classrooms effectively.

Mission

Making substitute teaching effortless.

We provide schools with a simple system to find qualified substitute teachers quickly and easily.

Values

Fast Adaptation

Education is constantly changing. We stay flexible, learn quickly, and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

Belief in Solutions

We believe there is always a solution. Even in difficult situations, we stay optimistic and keep moving forward.

Collaboration

We believe strong collaboration is built on care, respect, and trust. Together we can achieve more for students, teachers, and schools.

Self-management

We take ownership of our work, our growth, and our wellbeing. Everyone in our team has the freedom and responsibility to make a difference.

Our Story

  • 2017

    The Beginning of ASOP

    Teibi Torm submitted the idea of ASOP to the NULA Incubator.

  • 2019

    Expansion

    With the support of the Heateo Impact Fund and the Education Fund, ASOP expanded across Estonia.

  • 2021

    2021 – ASOP and the Ministry of Education and Research

    ASOP became a strategic partner of the Ministry of Education and Research for 2021–2027. Between 2021 and 2023, ASOP supported schools in responding to the COVID-19 crisis and, since autumn 2023, in the transition to Estonian-language education.

  • 2023

    ASOP and The Growth Program

    ASOP completed a development program with support from the National Foundation of Civil Society. A pilot teacher Growth program was carried out in Tallinn and Harju County.

  • 2024

    ASOP and the Heateo Education Fund

    The ASOP digital system was launched, enabling even faster and higher-quality solutions for schools.

  • 2025

    Growth program expansion

    The teacher Growth program expanded across Estonia, and a kindergarten Growth program pilot was launched in Tallinn.

  • 2026

    International Expansion (Goal)

    ASOP plans to launch an international pilot to test the platform and enable global collaboration.

Let’s ensure every lesson counts

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