Toni Scullion

Toni Scullion
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][4][5][6] 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."[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[12][11] 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.

  • EduTech conference, 2019[13]
  • MBN Solutions, "If they can't see it, they won’t be it"[14][15]
  • Cyber Scotland connect, volume 5[16]
  • Edinburgh's Women in Tech conference[17]
  • PWC TechSheCan charter Scottish launch[18]
  • Hoppers International Women's day conference, 2020[19]
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology[20]
  • West Lothian College, Interrupt19 Festival[21]

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.[22]
  • Secondary teacher of the year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2018[23]
  • Cyber Security Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Cyber Awards 2019.[24][25]
  • Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[26][27][9]
  • Highly Acclaimed Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards 2019[28][29]
  • Gender Diversity Champion of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[30][9]
  • Secondary Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Women in Tech Awards 2019.[30][9]
  • Women in Tech Employer awards - Best Mentor 2020[31]
  • Women in Tech Excellence awards - Team Leader of the Year 2020[32]
  • Women in Tech Excellence awards - Hero of the Year 2020[32]
  • Security Serious - Best Educator Award 2020[33][34]

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)[35]
  • Recognised in Edtech50 magazine[36][37]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Cyber Security awards[38]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament commending her on launching her charity dressCode[39]
  • Motion in Scottish Parliament congratulating her on success at Scotland Women in Technology awards[40]
  • UN #sheinnovates campaign[41]
  • Featured in project with Edinburgh University to help encourage more people to consider being a Computing Science teacher[42][43]
  • Recognised in recommendations of Scottish Governments Scottish technology ecosystem: review[44]
  • SC Magazine, Women of influence: 30 top cybersecurity leaders 2021[45]

References

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