Jarkko Niiranen

Jarkko Niiranen, currently serving as the Director of Education, Training, and Competence at Opetushallitus - Utbildningsstyrelsen - Finnish National Agency for Education, has extensive experience in the field of education. With previous roles as Director of Education at Riihimäen kaupunki and Vaalan Kunta, as well as experience as a Principal at Finnish International School Georgia, Niiranen has a strong background in educational leadership. Additionally, Niiranen has worked in various capacities such as a Capacity Enhancement Officer at the European Union Monitoring Mission and a Music Teacher at Nuorten Ystävät ry. Their educational background includes a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Oulu and specialized qualifications in management and educational leadership.