Toni Scullion

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Toni Scullion
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Born
Scotland
EducationBachelor of Science Honours Degree, Computing Science (2007-2009) at Edinburgh Napier University

Postgraduate Diploma, Higher Education: Secondary Education and Teaching (2010-2011) at the University of Strathclyde

Master's Degree, Professional Enquiry: Educational Leadership (2013-2016) at the University of Stirling
EmployerWest Lothian Council
Known forComputing science education

Toni Scullion is a Scottish computer science teacher who founded the charity dressCode, which aims to advance computing science in schools, with a particular focus on closing the gender gap.[1][2][3] She also co-founded the Ada Scotland Festival, which "brings together partners involved in addressing the issue of gender balance in computing science education in Scotland."[4][5]

She has taught computing science at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian.[6] She has received a number of accolades recognising her work to advance Computing Science and to improve diversity, including being nominated for a secondary teacher of the year at the Scotland Women in Technology awards three times,[7][8][9] of which she has won twice[9][8] and her charity dressCode has received multiple awards.[1]

Talks

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Scullion has been a speaker at many events talking about her work with dressCode and closing the gender gap in computing science.

Awards

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Scullion has won a variety of accolades for her work in furthering women in technology throughout her career.

  • Champion of Champions at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2017.[19]
  • Secondary teacher of the year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2018[20]
  • Cyber Security Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2019.[21][22]
  • Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[23][24][6]
  • Highly Acclaimed Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards 2019[25][26]
  • Gender Diversity Champion of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[27][6]
  • Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[27][6]
  • Women in Tech Employer awards - Best Mentor 2020[28]
  • Women in Tech Excellence awards - Team Leader of the Year 2020[29]
  • Women in Tech Excellence awards - Hero of the Year 2020[29]
  • Security Serious - Best Educator Award 2020[30][31]

Recognition

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Scullion work in advancing computing science at schools and furthering women in technology has been recognised on a number of platforms.

  • Helped support USW efforts with the new degree to attract more female students (page 116)[32]
  • Recognised in Edtech50 magazine[33][34]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Cyber Security awards[35]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament commending her on launching her charity dressCode[36]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Scotland Women in Technology awards[37]
  • UN #sheinnovates campaign[38]
  • Featured in project with Edinburgh University to help encourage more people to consider being a Computing Science teacher[39][40]
  • Recognised in recommendations of Scottish Governments Scottish technology ecosystem: review[41]
  • SC Magazine, Women of influence: 30 top cybersecurity leaders 2021[42]

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