Toni Scullion

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Toni Scullion
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Born
Scotland
Education Bachelor 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

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Master's Degree, Professional Enquiry: Educational Leadership (2013-2016) at the University of Stirling
Employer West Lothian Council
Known for Computing 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

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

Awards

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

Recognition

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

References

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  3. ↑ "Toni Scullion: Founder of dressCode Computing Science teacher". #sheinnovates stories. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
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  6. 1 2 3 4 "Scottish Cyber Awards: Meet Toni Scullion, Teacher of the Year Nominee". Digit. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
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  13. ↑ "Cyber Scotland Connect Volume 5 Hosted By Skyscanner!". Meetup. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  14. ↑ "'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.
  15. ↑ "PWC Charter #TechSheCan - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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  21. ↑ "Scottish Cyber Awards: Meet Toni Scullion, Teacher of the Year Nominee". Digit. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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  24. ↑ "2019 Awards | SWiT | Scotland Women in Technology". Scotlandwomenintech. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  25. ↑ Raywood, Dan (3 October 2019). "Security Serious Awards: Infosecurity Magazine, Canon Europe and Cordery Among Winners". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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  28. ↑ "The Women in Tech Employer Awards 2020 Winners". Women in Technology. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  29. 1 2 Media, Incisive. "Women in Tech Excellence Awards". womenintechexcellence.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  30. ↑ Raywood, Dan (14 October 2020). "Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards Winners Announced". Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  31. ↑ Smith, Beth (15 October 2020). "Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2020 Winners Announced". IT Security Guru. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  32. ↑ Business, National Centre for Universities and. "State of the Relationship". NCUB. Retrieved 11 February 2021.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  33. ↑ "Edtech50 - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  34. ↑ "Download EdTech Yearbook". The Education Foundation. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  35. ↑ Office, Chamber (23 October 2020). "Motions, Questions and Answers Search". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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  38. ↑ "#sheinnovates stories". #sheinnovates stories. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  39. ↑ "Ctrl Alt Teach". www.ctrl-alt-teach.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  40. ↑ "CTRL ALT TEACH - DressCode". dresscode.org.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  41. ↑ "Scottish technology ecosystem: review - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  42. ↑ "Women of influence: 30 top cybersecurity leaders 2021". SC Media UK. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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