Toni Scullion

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]

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

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

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

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

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]

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  16. "Cyber Scotland Connect Volume 5 Hosted By Skyscanner!". Meetup. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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