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The Department of Education & Youth provides comprehensive school and recreational services to children and their families in Reykjavík. This includes preschools, primary schools, after-school programs, youth centers, school orchestras, and many other organizations across all city districts.
All professional work in the upbringing and education of children and young people is based on the Education Policy of Reykjavík City titled 'Let Dreams Come True'. The Policy is based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The goal is to cultivate the personality, skills, and mental and physical abilities of each child. The purpose is to prepare children to live responsible lives in a free society fostered by understanding, peace, mutual respect, human rights, and friendliness.
Through robust school and recreational activities, children and young people gain education and experience to realize their dreams and have a positive impact on their environment and society.
The Department employs 6,115 staff members across approximately 4,671 full time positions.
The Education Policy of Reykjavík until 2030 is based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that the goal in children's education is to cultivate the personality, skills, and mental and physical abilities of each child. The Policy is in harmony with the national curriculum for preschools and primary schools, and existing policies of the Department of Education & Youth and Reykjavík City.
The Policy was shaped in collaboration with thousands of city residents, including children in preschools, primary schools, and recreational activities, parents, employees of the Department of Education and Youth, elected representatives, domestic and foreign advisors, and the general public.
The Department of Education & Youth's office is located at Höfðatorg, Borgartún 12-14. The office oversees policy formulation, development, and professional management of the diverse services and projects carried out by the Department, as well as administration for the School and Recreation Council meetings. The office includes School and Recreation offices in four city districts, the Education Innovation Center, the Center for Language and Literacy, the Outdoor Education Center, Mixtúra and other institutions dedicated to formal and informal learning of children and adolescents.
New laws on integrating services for children's well-being require new communication methods for providers of services to children and families. The implementation of the 'Better City for Children' project in all districts is a part of the changing methods. The focus is on strengthening the collaboration between the Department of Education & Youth and the Department of Welfare to harmonize and improve services to service users, children, adolescents, and their families. Additionally, the aim is to improve management and increase support for administrators and units of the Department of Education & Youth in districts using program directors for preschools and primary schools, as well as HR and financial advisors.
The Director is Helgi Grímsson.
Inquiries and requests can be sent by email to sfs@reykjavik.is.
Aðalbjörg Dísa Guðjónsdóttir, Office Manager.
Manages the office, serves on the Department's executive board, and acts as the deputy director.
Email: adalbjorg.disa.gudjonsdottir@reykjavik.is
Anna Garðarsdóttir, Project Manager.
Preparation and follow-up for School and Recreation Council meetings. Handles incoming matters to the Department's office and their follow-up. Supervises the office's working groups, correspondence, registration, delivery of request books, various office tasks for the Department's office, etc.
Email: anna.gardarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Ásgeir Björgvinsson, Project Manager.
Team leader for the registration team. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data on the number of children and students, maintaining the student registry, processing screenings for grades 2 and 3, assisting work groups, collecting data and analyzing surveys, handling inquiries, and managing central research permits.
Email: asgeir.bjorgvinsson@reykjavik.is
Eygló Traustadóttir, Project Manager.
Team leader of the administrative team. Oversee the School and Recreation Council and the executive management of the Department of Education & Youth. Collaborate and provide advice on matters of documentation and quality. Manage mailing lists.
Email: eyglo.traustadottir@reykjavik.is
Guðrún Mjöll Sigurðardóttir, Project Manager.
The team leader for statistics, evaluation, and quality assessment and deputy office manager. Oversees parent attitude surveys, student survey results, and various diagnoses associated with the Department's activities. The team works on, among other things, performance measurements and the development of data utilization and sharing from the City's core systems to support data-driven decision-making.
Email: gudrun.mjoll.sigurdardottir@reykjavik.is
Halla María Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager.
Leads the SFS digital leadership team on the Department's digital transformation with the digital leader and participates in improvement projects in digital development. Keeps track of logging in to the Department's services and is responsible for implementing the SFS and ÞON contract relating to cooperation and division of labor between departments due to frontline services. Leads the preschool placement allocation team and handles various sign-up matters. Communicates with managers on-site, as well as providing them with introductions and information.
Email: halla.maria.olafsdottir@reykjavik.is
Hallgerður Inga Gestsdóttir, Project Manager.
Oversees data collection from on-site managers. Distributes questionnaires to administrators about operations and analyzes results. Involved in the creation and processing of various surveys and other data processing.
Email: hallgerdur.inga.gestsdottir@reykjavik.is
Hjördís Rut Sigurjónsdóttir, Public Relations Officer.
Leads the department's information team and participates in Reykjavík City’s information team. Comprehensively manages projects related to conveying information falling under the Department of Education & Youth. This includes responding to media inquiries, writing and presenting news about the Department, and helping in providing information to the service users.
Email: hjordis.rut.sigurjonsdottir@reykjavik.is.
Ingibjörg Íris Þorvaldsdóttir, Project Manager.
Manages the collection of data from on-site managers and the sharing of results. Also involved in the performance measurement of various projects, along with other types of data collection and processing.
Email: ingibjorg.iris.torvaldsdottir@reykjavik.is
Sara Björg Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager.
Enrollment in primary schools, student registry, student population figures, and projections. Interactions with independent primary schools, handling application processes for primary school students studying away from their legal residence.
Email: sara.bjorg.olafsdottir@reykjavik.is
Sigrún Harpa Magnúsdóttir, Project Manager.
Engages in the evaluation and improvement of school and recreational activities. Conducts various diagnoses, such as synthesizing findings from diverse evaluations of the status of Department functional units, focus groups, generating quality standards, and education policy-relevant performance measurements. Manages education policy checklists, aids with internal assessments, and oversees private preschools in Reykjavík.
Email: sigrun.harpa.magnusdottir@reykjavik.is
Guðrún Sigtryggsdóttir, Chief Legal Officer.
Oversees legal services for the Department of Education & Youth and is part of the Department's executive board. Manages and oversees the legal administration of the Department of Education & Youth, this includes management of contracts and the Department's rules.
Email: Gudrun.Sigtryggsdottir@reykjavik.is
Katrín Elva Gunnarsdóttir, Lawyer.
Maintains oversight and assumes responsibility for legal tasks related to the Department of Education & Youth's data protection issues. This duty includes planning, coordination, and management of matters related to data protection within the Department of Education & Youth.
Email: Katrin.Elva.Gunnarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Ragna Kristjónsdóttir, Lawyer.
Maintains oversight and assumes responsibility for legal tasks related to labor law of the office and workplaces of the Department of Education & Youth. This includes planning and coordination of legal matters related to labor law working with the Department of Education & Youths' human resources. It also entails other legal tasks such as communication with ministries, other municipalities, and institutions. Deputy Legal Officer.
Email: Ragna.Sigrun.Kristjonsdottir@reykjavik.is
Þórarna Ólafsdóttir, Lawyer.
Handles and is responsible for projects related to home-based childcare. These responsibilities include planning, coordination and management of matters related to home-based childcare within the Department of Education & Youth, other than the professional part that falls under the preschool office. It also entails other legal tasks such as communication with ministries, other municipalities, and institutions.
Email: Thorarna.Olafsdottir@reykjavik.is
Ólafur Brynjar Bjarkason, Office Manager.
Oversees professional preschool matters, directs the operation of the preschool part of the professional office, is the head of preschool directors and program directors in centers, sits on the executive board of SFS.
Email: olafur.brynjar.bjarkason@reykjavik.is
Aðalheiður Stefánsdóttir, Division Head.
Heads the team that evaluates preschool priority enrollment applications and is the contact person for registration matters. Participates in policy making and operational planning and handles grant applications. Centralized information disclosure on the activities of the Preschool Affairs Office. Deputy Office Manager.
Email: aðalheiður.stefansdottir@reykjavik.is
Fjóla Þorvaldsdóttir, Special Education Representative.
Manages special education in preschools, is responsible for the allocation of funding for special education, and is the liaison with institutions that provide diagnosis and support services for children.
Email: fjola.thorvaldsdottir@reykjavik.is
Kristín Hildur Ólafsdóttir, Creative Instruction & Creation Project Manager.
Handles internal evaluations, preschool improvements, continuing education, arts and culture. General advice in professional preschool work.
Email: kristin.hildur.olafsdottir@reykjavik.is
Soffía Vagnsdóttir, Primary Education Office Manager.
Oversees professional primary school matters, directs the operation of the primary school part of the professional office, is the head of principals, sits on the executive board of SFS.
Email: soffia.vagnsdottir@reykjavik.is
Alda Árnadóttir, Project Manager for Support Services & Schools for All.
Setting and implementing policies for inclusive schools, overseeing the allocation of funds to support disabled students and students with severe disorders in primary schools, and the admissions team in specialized special departments and special schools.
Email: alda.arnadottir@reykjavik.is
Guðrún Edda Bentsdóttir, Project Manager.
Deputy office manager, supervises meetings with program directors, principals and Primary School Office, plans continuing education for teachers and school administrators, responds to various matters and inquiries about primary school matters, prizes and grants of the School and Recreation Council, etc.
Email: gudrun.edda.bentsdottir@reykjavik.is
Ólöf Kristín Sívertsen, Project Manager.
Internal and external evaluations, public health affairs (health promotion and prevention) and implementation of the City's Public Health Policy, implementation of the City's Food Policy, supporting cooks, supporting managers and staff, Icelandic prizes, etc.
Email: olof.kristin.sivertsen@reykjavik.is
Þórdís Eik Friðþjófsdóttir, Building & Equipment Maintenance Project Manager.
Handles primary school housing matters, maintenance of housing and equipment, tenders for equipment purchases, etc.
Email: thordis.eik.fridthjofsdottir@reykjavik.is
Soffía Pálsdóttir, Recreational Affairs Office Manager.
Responsible for policy development, planning and operation of the recreational activities of SFS. Manages the recreational activities of the professional office. Is the head of the managers of recreation centers, sits in the executive board of SFS. Handles communication with stakeholders, associations and organizations about recreational services for children and adolescents.
Email: soffia.palsdottir@reykjavik.is
Gísli Ólafsson, Recreational Activities Project Manager.
Centralized information disclosure about the activities of the Recreational Office. Participates in policy development and operational planning of recreational matters and provides support, advice and education in connection with recreation centers, youth centers, and after-school programs. Works with the Youth Council of Reykjavík and youth councils in the city's districts.
Email: gisli.olafsson@reykjavik.is
Hulda Valdís Valdimarsdóttir, Recreational Activities Project Manager.
Centralized information disclosure about the activities of the Recreational Office. Participates in policy development and operational planning of recreational matters and provides support, advice and education in connection with recreation centers, youth centers, and after-school programs. Works with the Youth Council of Reykjavík and youth councils in the city's districts.
Email: hulda.valdis.valdimarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Sigríður Rut Hilmarsdóttir, Recreational Activities for Disabled Children Project Manager.
Directs the Knowledge Center for issues concerning disabled children in the recreation part of SFS which is located in the Kringlumýri Recreation Center. The Knowledge Center, among other things, evaluates service needs and allocates support to the City's after-school programs and special youth centers, directs on-site staff, provides advice and education, and ensures that comparable service is provided to children with allocated support.
Email: sigridur.rut.hilmarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Sigrún Sveinbjörnsdóttir, Recreational Activities Project Manager.
Participates in policy development and operational planning of recreational matters and provides support, advice and education in connection with recreation centers, youth centers, and after-school programs. Centralized information disclosure about the activities of the Recreational Office. Deputy Office Manager.
Email: sigrun.sveinbjornsdottir@reykjavik.is
Frans Páll Sigurðsson, Financial Manager. Oversees finances and operations for the Department of Education & Youth. Manages and monitors the finances and operations of the Department and provides advice on financial and operational matters. Takes care of the financial plan, oversight, settlements, and deviation analysis and follows up with monthly settlements. Supervisor of the financial and operations services of the Department of Education & Youth, reports directly to the Director and sits on the executive committee of the Department.
Email: frans.pall.sigurdsson@reykjavik.is.
Ásdís Olga Sigurðardóttir, Building & Equipment Maintenance Project Manager.
Keeps track of projects related to renovation and construction in preschool housing.
Email: asdis.olga.sigurdardottir@reykjavik.is
Bryndís Eva Sverrisdóttir, Primary School Financial Specialist. Manages primary school planning and the Edda allocation model.
Email: bryndis.eva.sverrisdottir@reykjavik.is
Daníel Benediktsson, Building & Equipment Maintenance Project Manager. Keeps track of projects related to renovation and construction in Department of Education & Youth housing.
Email: daniel.benediktsson@reykjavik.is
Guðmundur Guðbjörnsson, Head of Division for Planning & Settlements. Planning, monthly settlements and deviation analysis, follow-up to ensure that expenses are within the financial resources along with analyses, calculations, and response to inquiries. Financial control, development, and compilation of key figures and information disclosure to managers. Approval of invoices.
Email: gudmundur.gudbjornsson@reykjavik.is
Haukur Þór Haraldsson, Financial Specialist. Diverse tasks in the field of finance, operational matters, contract matters, and analytical issues.
Email: haukur.haraldsson@reykjavik.is
Helga Gunnarsdóttir, Finance Officer. Supervises and carries out user service and development with Vala preschool system, Vala recreation system, and Vala food system. Conducts courses for employees in Vala. Keeps track of payments and revenues of grants from third parties e.g., Erasmus, Nordplus, and the Treasury.
Email: helga.gunnarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Linda Björk Elíasdóttir, Financial Specialist. Payments to private preschools, payments between municipalities, billing and external handling of applications regarding children's relocations, compensations to day parents - payments, payment of general grants.
Email: linda.eliasdottir@reykjavik.is
Kristín Ásgerður Blöndal, Collections Manager. Invoice generation for preschools, after-school programs, school orchestras, and school meals. Processing applications for preschool fee reductions. User support for Vala, response to inquiries from parents, preschool directors, social workers, and child protection regarding bills and applications. Handling of defaulters' lists, processing of terminations due to defaults on preschool and after-school program fees, and communication with debtors and collection companies, social workers, and child protection. Reconciliations and much more.
Email: kristin.asgerdur.blondal@reykjavik.is and kab@reykjavik.is
Kristján Gunnarsson, Financial Specialist. Monitoring of allocation models in preschools and primary schools and recreation centers – follow-up. Operational monitoring and analyses. Deputy financial manager.
Email: kristjan.gunnarsson@reykjavik.is
Sigríður María Hreiðarsdóttir, Financial Specialist. Temporary: Head of the Adult Educational Center of Reykjavík City, applications, purchase cards for staff of SFS, limit increase for staff purchase cards at SFS workplaces, Monthly payments – grants for music schools in Reykjavík, Monthly payments – grants for private primary schools in Reykjavík, Collections for SFS workplaces, i.e., preschools and primary schools, Collections for the central unit of SFS, Approval of payments for students with legal residence in Reykjavík attending primary schools outside of Reykjavík, Collections for students at Reykjavík primary schools with legal residence outside Reykjavík, Assistance with invoices/Agresso, and more.
Email: sigridur.maria.hreidarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Viktoría Gísladóttir, Financial Specialist. Planning, settlements, approval of bills, contact person at recreation centers, etc.
Email: viktoria.gisladottir@reykjavik.is
Þórdís Eik Friðþjófsdóttir, Building & Equipment Maintenance Project Manager. Handles primary school housing matters, maintenance of housing and equipment, tenders for equipment purchases, etc.
Email: thordis.eik.fridthjofsdottir@reykjavik.is
Fríða Bjarney Jónsdóttir, Head of Division.
Oversees support and counseling programs for workplaces in the Department of Education & Youth. Works to increase the coordination of projects and staff counseling within the Innovation Center and fosters collaboration efforts with the academic community on matters related to professional development and continuous education.
Email: frida.b.jonsdottir@reykjavik.is
Elín Oddný Sigurðardóttir, Musical Activity Project Manager.
Reykjavík school orchestra project manager, liaison for collaboration with the city's music schools. Implement the policy of the Department of Education & Youth on the future organization of music education in the city, tailored to the needs of preschools, primary schools, after-school programs, youth centers, school orchestras, and music schools.
Email: elin.sigurdardottir@reykjavik.is
Harpa Rut Hilmarsdóttir, Project Manager for Children's Culture at the Dept. of Education & Youth and the Dept. of Culture & Tourism.
Facilitates events and projects that aim to bring children and culture together, such as the Children's Culture Festival and Skrekkur, among others. She shares information on offers and education and gives advice and support for culture-related projects.
Email: Harpa.Rut.Hilmarsdottir@reykjavik.is
Hjörtur Ágústsson, International Collaboration & Grants Project Manager.
Oversees the Department's participation in international projects and grants that can be applied for. He assists managers and employees in school and recreational activities to apply for grants and provides oversight for international project management. He also coordinates and applies for funding for larger projects.
Email: Hjortur.Agustsson@reykjavik.is
Kolbrún Hrund Sigurgeirsdóttir, Project Manager for Reykjavík's Gender Equality Academy.
Provides counseling, support, and education on gender equality and sexual health matters to managers and staff at preschools and primary schools, and in the city's recreational activities. She chairs the advisory team for inappropriate sexual behavior and sexual violence in school and recreational settings and provides advice, support, and training to managers and staff on these issues.
Email: Kolbrun.Hrund.Sigurgeirsdottir@reykjavik.is
Margrét Björnsdóttir, Director of School Libraries.
Records and categorizes new materials for primary school libraries in the Gegnir library system. She provides advice on book acquisitions and purchases of other materials such as furniture, shares information and ideas about library work, and organizes educational and consultation meetings for school library staff.
Email: Margret.Bjornsdottir@reykjavik.is
The educational consultants of the SFS Resource Bank and the creative and technical workshop Mixtúra are located in the Faculty of Education of the University of Iceland, Stakkahlíð 1, in rooms K-101 and K-104. www.mixtura.is, tel. 411 7080, mixtura@reykjavik.is
Alexía Rós Gylfadóttir, Creative Technology Project Manager.
Support for advanced and creative technology in Mixtúra's creative and technical workshop. STEAM-specific projects. Liaison for the SFS Resource Bank.
Email: alexia.ros.gylfadottir@reykjavik.is
Bjarndís Fjóla Jónsdóttir, Digital Technology Project Manager.
Learning, teaching and play in diverse work, innovation and progressive solutions, and data protection issues.
Email: bjarndis.fjola.jonsdottir@reykjavik.is
Erla Stefánsdóttir, Digital Media Project Manager.
Digital media, video production, film projects, and multimedia. Audio and event recordings.
Email: erla.stefansdottir@reykjavik.is
Hildur Rudolfsdóttir, Digital Technology Project Manager.
Development projects, design thinking, and innovation. Liaison for advanced and creative technology in Mixtúra and Lego projects. Supervision of career development and deputy director.
Email: hildur.rudolfsdottir@reykjavik.is
Hildur Ásta Viggósdóttir, Digital Technology Project Manager.
Learning, teaching and playing in diverse work, innovation, and progressive solutions. Project of Digital Growth and Google Workspace for Education.
Email: hildur.asta.viggosdottir@reykjavik.is
Þorbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir, Division Head for Mixtúra.
Overview and information sharing, policy making and planning, collaboration, development, and reform projects. Tasks related to professional development and digital competence.
Email: thorbjorg.st.thorsteinsdottir@reykjavik.is
Dröfn Rafnsdóttir, Division Head.
Email: Drofn.Rafnsdottir@reykjavik.is
Aleksandra Kosimala, Intercultural Preschool Project Manager.
Support for preschool activities regarding multiculturalism and multicultural practices. Advices on professional practices and organizes education and classes.
Email: Aleksandra.Kozimala@reykjavik.is.
Dagbjört Ásbjörnsdóttir, Intercultural Primary School & Recreation Activity Project Manager.
Supports primary schools and recreational activities regarding multiculturalism and multicultural practices. Advices on professional practices and organizes education and classes.
Email: dagbjort.asbjornsdottir@reykjavik.is
Emilía Rafnsdóttir, Project Manager for Counseling on Linguistic Development & Literacy.
Supports preschool staff regarding children's linguistic development and literacy. Advices on the development of professional practices designed to promote an encouraging language and literacy environment for children in preschool. Organizes education and courses for preschool staff.
Email: Emilia.Rafnsdottir@reykjavik.is
Helga Ágústsdóttir, Project Manager for Icelandic as a Second Language.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of multilingual children and Icelandic as a second language. Advices on the development of professional teaching methods. Coordinates education and courses for staff in schools and recreational activities.
Email: Helga.Agustsdottir@reykjavik.is.
Kriselle Suson Jónsdóttir, Filipino- and English-speaking Bridge Builder.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of children of foreign origin. Builds a bridge between multilingual children, their parents, and school and recreational activity staff. Provides advice on communication with families of foreign origin. Organizes education and classes for parents and staff.
Email: Kriselle.Lou.Suson.Jonsdottir@reykjavik.is.
Magdalena E Andrésdóttir, Magdalena E Andrésdóttir, Polish-speaking Bridge Builder.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of children of foreign origin. Builds a bridge between multilingual children, their parents, and school and recreational activity staff. Provides advice on communication with families of foreign origin. Organizes education and classes for parents and staff.
Email: Magdalena.Elisabet.Andresdottir@reykjavik.is
Oksana Shabatura, Ukrainian-speaking Bridge Builder.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of children of foreign origin. Builds a bridge between multilingual children, their parents, and school and recreational activity staff. Provides advice on communication with families of foreign origin. Organizes education and classes for parents and staff.
Email: Oksana.Shabatura@reykjavik.is.
Ragnheiður V Sigtryggsdóttir, Project Manager for Children with Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of multilingual children and Icelandic as a second language. Advices on the development of professional teaching methods. Coordinates education and courses for staff in schools and recreational activities.
Email: Ragnheidur.V.Sigtryggsdottir@reykjavik.is
Saga Stephensen, Intercultural Preschool Project Manager.
Support for preschool activities regarding multiculturalism and multicultural practices. Advices on professional practices and organizes education and classes.
Email: Saga.Stephensen@reykjavik.is
Salah Karim, Kurdish and Arabic-speaking Bridge Builder.
Supports staff in school and recreational activities regarding reception, integration, teaching of children of foreign origin. Builds a bridge between multilingual children, their parents, and school and recreational activity staff. Provides advice on communication with families of foreign origin. Organizes education and classes for parents and staff.
Email: Salah.Karim.Mahmood@reykjavik.is
Sigrún J Baldursdóttir, Project Manager for Counseling on Linguistic Development & Literacy.
Supports staff in primary school and recreational activities regarding language development, literacy and teaching Icelandic as a second language. Provides advice on the development of professional teaching methods to promote a stimulating language and literacy environment. Coordinates education and courses for staff in schools and recreational activities.
Email: Sigrun.Jonina.Baldursdottir@reykjavik.is
Þóra Sæunn Úlfsdóttir, Project Manager for Counseling on Linguistic Development & Literacy.
Supports school and recreational staff regarding children's linguistic development and literacy. Advices on the development of professional practices designed to promote an encouraging language and literacy environment for children in play and work. Coordinates education and courses for staff in schools and recreational activities.