Gudrun Samland Hellström

Gudrun Samland Hellström is an Assistant Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Child and Youth Studies, where she teaches in the preschool teacher program. She focuses on vocational placement (VFU), pedagogical leadership, and preschools' societal role.

• Education: Master's in Pedagogical Leadership from Uppsala University
• Research: Systematic quality work, gender equality, and equal treatment in early childhood education
• Professional Roles: Chairman of Teachers' Union University and College at Stockholm University, responsible for alumni activities

Her work emphasizes practical training (VFU) as an intersection of educational discourses and professional development. She actively supports student supervision during internships and pedagogical innovation.