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Toni Scullion

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Toni Scullion
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BornScottland
🏫 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
💼 Occupation
👔 EmployerWest Lothian Council
Known forComputing science education
🌐 Websitewww.dresscode.org.uk

Toni Scullion is a Scottish computer science teacher who founded the charity dressCode, which aims advance computing science in schools, with a particular focus on closing the gender gap[1][2][3][4][5][6] and cofounded Ada Scotland Festival, which "brings together partners involved in addressing the issue of gender balance in computing science education in Scotland."[7][8]

She has taught computing science at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian.[9] 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,[10][11][12] of which she has won twice [13][14] and her charity dressCode has received multiple awards [1]

Awards

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

  • Finalist, Secondary teacher of the year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2017.[15]
  • Winner, Champion of Champions at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2017.[16]
  • Winner, Secondary teacher of the year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2018[17]
  • Winner, Cyber Security Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2019.[18][19]
  • Winner, Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[20][21][9]
  • Winner, Highly Acclaimed Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards 2019[22][23]
  • Winner, Gender Diversity Champion of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[24][9]
  • Winner, Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[25][9]
  • Winner, Women in Tech Employer awards - Best Mentor 2020[26]
  • Finalist, Women in Tech Excellence awards -Rising Star of the Year: SME 2020[27]
  • Finalist, Women in Tech Excellence awards -Woman of the Year: SME 2020[27]
  • Winner, Women in Tech Excellence awards - Team Leader of the Year 2020[28]
  • Winner, Women in Tech Excellence awards - Hero of the Year 2020[28]
  • Winner, Security Serious - Best Educator Award 2020[29][30]
  • Finalist of Women of the Future award, Community Spirits category 2020[31]

Scullion's charity, dressCode, has also won a number of awards a recognising the work it does to advance computing science in schools, with a particular focus on closing the gender gap.

  • Received a Commendation for Diversity Initiative of the Year at Scottish Women in Technology Awards 2019.[32]
  • Winner of Security Educator of the Year, Security Excellence Awards 2019[33][34]
  • Winner of Security Project of the Year, Security Excellence Awards 2019[35]
  • Winner of Diversity in Tech Champion, Scottish Tech Startup Awards 2019[36]

Recognition

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)[37]
  • Recognised in Edtech50 magazine[38][39]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Cyber Security awards[40]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament commending her on launching her charity dressCode[41]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Scotland Women in Technology awards[42]
  • UN #sheinnovates campaign[43]
  • Featured in project with Edinburgh University to help encourage more people to consider being a Computing Science teacher[44][45]
  • Recognised in recommendations of Scottish Governments Scottish technology ecosystem: review[46]
  • SC Magazine, Women of influence: 30 top cybersecurity leaders 2021[47]

Talks

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

  • Speaker at EduTech conference, 2019[48]
  • Speaker at MBN Solutions, "If they can't see it, they won’t be it" [49][50]
  • Speaker at Cyber Scotland connect, volume 5[51]
  • Speaker at Edinburgh's Women in Tech conference [52]
  • Speaker at PWC TechSheCan charter Scottish launch [53]
  • Speaker at Hoppers International Women's day conference, 2020[54]
  • Speaker at Institution of Engineering and Technology[55]
  • Speaker at West Lothian College, Interrupt19 Festival [56]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Business HQ". edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  2. ↑ "Our Mission - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Speaker Details: EduTech 2020". canongate.swoogo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  4. ↑ "Toni Scullion: Founder of dressCode Computing Science teacher". #sheinnovates stories. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Toni Scullion | dressCode". WeAreTechWomen - Supporting Women in Technology. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  6. ↑ "Teacher Toni Scullion launches dressCode for kids". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  7. ↑ Andrew Ritchie (2020-10-13). "New Ada Scotland Festival sets out to address gender imbalance in tech". FutureScot. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  8. ↑ "About". ada.scot. 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Scottish Cyber Awards: Meet Toni Scullion, Teacher of the Year Nominee". Digit. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  10. ↑ "The finalists of the Scottish Women In Technology Awards announced". Digit. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  11. ↑ "Scotland Women in Technology Awards 2018 Winners Revealed • Digit". Digit. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  12. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  13. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  14. ↑ "Scotland Women in Technology Awards 2018 Winners Revealed • Digit". Digit. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  15. ↑ "The finalists of the Scottish Women In Technology Awards announced". Digit. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  16. ↑ "Tech PR shares SBRC's successful awards ceremony". Holyrood PR. 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  17. ↑ "Scotland Women in Technology Awards 2018 Winners Revealed • Digit". Digit. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  18. ↑ "Scottish Cyber Awards: Meet Toni Scullion, Teacher of the Year Nominee". Digit. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  19. ↑ "Double success at the Scottish Cyber Awards". Napier. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  20. ↑ "Scotland Women in Technology Awards 2018 Winners Revealed • Digit". Digit. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  21. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  22. ↑ Raywood, Dan (2019-10-03). "Security Serious Awards: Infosecurity Magazine, Canon Europe and Cordery Among Winners". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  23. ↑ Gurus, The (2019-10-04). "Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2019 Winners Revealed". IT Security Guru. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  24. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  25. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  26. ↑ "The Women in Tech Employer Awards 2020 Winners". Women in Technology. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Media, Incisive. "Women in Tech Excellence Awards". womenintechexcellence.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Media, Incisive. "Women in Tech Excellence Awards". womenintechexcellence.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  29. ↑ Raywood, Dan (2020-10-14). "Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards Winners Announced". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  30. ↑ Smith, Beth (2020-10-15). "Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2020 Winners Announced". IT Security Guru. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  31. ↑ "2020". Women of the Future Awards. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  32. ↑ "Scottish Women in Technology Awards 2019 - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  33. ↑ Media, Incisive. "Security Excellence Awards 2020 - 2019 WINNERS". event.computing.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  34. ↑ "Announcing the winners of the Security Excellence Awards 2019". www.computing.co.uk. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  35. ↑ Media, Incisive. "Security Excellence Awards 2020 - 2019 WINNERS". event.computing.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  36. ↑ "Winners | Scottish Tech Startup Awards 2019". Scottish Tech Startup Awards 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  37. ↑ Business, National Centre for Universities and. "State of the Relationship". NCUB. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  38. ↑ "Edtech50 - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  39. ↑ "Download EdTech Yearbook". The Education Foundation. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  40. ↑ Office, Chamber (2020-10-23). "Motions, Questions and Answers Search". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  41. ↑ Office, Chamber (2020-10-23). "Motions, Questions and Answers Search". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  42. ↑ Office, Chamber (2020-10-23). "Motions, Questions and Answers Search". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  43. ↑ "#sheinnovates stories". #sheinnovates stories. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  44. ↑ "Ctrl Alt Teach". www.ctrl-alt-teach.com. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  45. ↑ "CTRL ALT TEACH - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  46. ↑ "Scottish technology ecosystem: review - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  47. ↑ "Women of influence: 30 top cybersecurity leaders 2021". SC Media UK. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  48. ↑ "Speaker Details: EduTech 2019". canongate.swoogo.com. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  49. ↑ ""If They Can't See It, They Won't Be It" Cyber Security Meet Up - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  50. ↑ "MBN launches event space with first meetup in Cyber Security". MBN Solutions. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  51. ↑ "Cyber Scotland Connect Volume 5 Hosted By Skyscanner!". Meetup. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  52. ↑ "'There is a complete disconnect between this exciting sector and school education': Q&A with Toni Scullion, Founder @ dressCode". www.womenintechscotland.com. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  53. ↑ "PWC Charter #TechSheCan - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  54. ↑ "International Women's Day | Edinburgh Hoppers". edinburgh-hoppers.github.io. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  55. ↑ "Local Network Event Registration - The IET". localevents.theiet.org. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  56. ↑ "Daring to be Digital: Interrupt19". Digit. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2021-02-11.

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