Helena Kärrylä

Experienced Educator & AI Enthusiast & PhD Researcher at the University of Helsinki - Focused on designing human-centered AI experiences that enhance teaching and learning.

Finland

About

I’m an educator and PhD researcher exploring how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for learning. My work focuses on creating human-centered AI experiences that enhance teaching and learning bridging research, technology, and real-world classroom practice. With extensive experience in teacher professional development and international education collaboration, I’m passionate about connecting research and innovation to practical impact. I work with schools, organizations, and companies to design sustainable, pedagogically grounded solutions that make learning more engaging, equitable, and effective with or without technology. I believe the future of education lies in ethical, transparent, and empowering partnerships between humans and intelligent systems and I’m committed to helping shape that future through collaboration and strategic insight.

Experience

  • Finnish Global Education Solutions (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Consultant
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • K-12 Education Program Lead
      Nov 2020 - Oct 2025 · 5 yrs

  • Junior Consultant at Sulava Oy
    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 · 11 mos

  • Teacher trainer at KOULU Education Group Ltd.
    Oct 2019 - Jan 2020 · 4 mos

  • Teacher at Code School Finland / Suomen Koodikoulu
    Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 · 5 mos

  • Teacher at Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki
    Aug 2012 - Jan 2020 · 7 yrs 6 mos