I have been an active of CAS and Computing at Schools Scotland (CASS) since contributing to the Shutdown, Restart Royal Society Report in Autumn 2010 after which I set up and have been running the first Scottish CAS hub in Elgin, Morayshire in November 2011. As an active CAS member I contributed in a variety of ways including:- CAS National Board Member based at Microsoft, Cambridge 2016 - 2023- BCS School Curriculum & Assessment (SCAC) Committee Member - ongoing - BCS Quality Review Panel member (March 2021- onwards ) n.b. Feb 2024 changed to CAS Resource Review Panel - CAS Innovation Panel (Oct 2023- ongoing)-Scottish Computing Education CommitteeJanuary 2020 -ongoing Current Role -Joint Secretary CAS National ConferencesPresenter July 2024 London Attendee Saturday 16 June 2019Presenter (Speedgeek Event) Friday 15 June 2018 Code Club Conference 2023 Churchill College, Cambridge- Presenter & AttendeeCAS Scotland National Conferences- Presenter / Seminar host and Organising Committee Member. This includes - Glasgow University October 2017, Dundee University October 2015, Edinburgh Napier University October 2014, Glasgow University October 2013 Orkney International Science Festival- Presenter/School Workshop Organiser presenting Computational thinking, BBC Microbits and Computing Science School 2016 - ongoing. Other Science FestivalsPresenter / Hands-On Unplugged Computing/Coding/ BBC Microbits tableInverness Science Festival, Ross-shire Science Festival (2017-ongoing)and Caithness Science FestivalMoray Science Festival 2017Piping Hot Forres - submitted articles for the National CAS Newsletter/ CASS Newsletter/Magazine

Our Covid-19 3-D Visor ProjectSince late March 2020 we have worked hard 3d printing much needed PPE in the form of Visors, Face Mask Relief Straps and Door Dongles for NHS staff, Care Workers, Childcare Hubs and other hardworking members of our Moray Community. We have now delivered over 3500 3d Printed visors, 2500 face mask relief straps, 1275 single use visors and 620 door dongles to over 170 locations across Moray. More information:- https://www.moraymakerspace.com/covid-19-visor-project/ T-Exchange, Moray Makerspace is a registered Makerspace established eight years ago and currently specialising in a range of technologies including Raspberry Pi, Arduino micro-controllers, 3D printers and Robotics. We have held the status of a Scottish registered charity, since July 2018 with our main charitable objective being the promotion of STEM Education, particularly targeted towards the young people of Moray.During the last year we supported Inverness Science Festival, Ross-Shire Science Festival, RAF Lossiemouth Family Day and Orkney International Science Festival. At each we set up several displays and a range of practical tasks. In November 2023 T-Exchange/ Moray Makerspace organised a 3D printer event @St Giles Centre,Elgin, showcasing our own self-built printers, 3d animal shapes, machine parts and a range of learning materials. In the future we plan to attend several science festivals including Inverness, Ross-shire and Orkney, providing educational displays and hands-on activities. At the latter several of our members will be working with local schools to provide practical age-appropriate workshops including computer coding (Scratch and Microbits).

Part-time position teaching Computing Science/ICT to Primary 1 - Primary 7. Teach a range of Computing/ICT Skills including Web Design, Scratch Coding, Computer Game Development, BBC Microbits, Pico Sensorboards, Audio, Graphic design, Computational thinking, Code breaking skills, Binary code, Microsoft Office/365 and basic skills. Developed a School Technologies Policy (Computer Science, Computational Thinking and ICT) and Progression FrameworkHave developed a Computing Science /Digital Literacy / ICT Programme of Study based on the Technologies Curriculum (Scotland). Completed the Digital literacy Outcomes for Level 1 and 2

Part-time position teaching Computing Science/ICT to Primary 1 - Primary 7. Teach a range of Computing/ICT Skills including Web Design, Scratch Coding, Computer Game Development, BBC Microbits, Pico Sensorboards, Audio, Graphic design, Computational thinking, Code breaking skills, Binary code, Microsoft Office/365 and basic skills. Developed a School Technologies Policy (Computer Science, Computational Thinking and ICT) and Progression FrameworkHave developed a Computing Science /Digital Literacy / ICT Programme of Study based on the Technologies Curriculum (Scotland). Completed the Digital literacy Outcomes for Level 1 and 2.

Coderdojo Moray started with an enthusiastic group of twelve 12-17 year olds in January 2014. The theme of the first meeting was 'Designing a website'. A 9-11 year old club started in April 2014. Setting and organising this group has formed part of my ongoing STEM Ambassador work. Currently the group has regular members ranging in age from 7-17 years. We usually meet monthly during term time at the Local College. In addition we also attend local science fairs and community events. Themes have included - Scratch coding, Web Design, BBC Microbits, Python for beginners, Greenfoot for beginners, Binary Coding, Cryptography, Robotics, Graphic design, Stop Motion Animation and a variety of Code Club Activities.Coderdojo Scotland is a national organisation within the UK. There is a Scottish branch and associated website. http://coderdojoscotland.com/.

Part-time position teaching ICT/Computing to Primary 3- Primary 7. Teach a range of Computing/ICT Skills including Web Design, Scratch Coding, Computer Game Development, BBC Microbits, Pico Sensorboards, Audio, Graphic design, Computational thinking, Code breaking skills, Binary code, Microsoft Office/365 and basic skills. Developed a School Technologies Policy (Computer Science, Computational Thinking and ICT) and Progression FrameworkHave developed a Computing Science /Digital Literacy / ICT Programme based on the Technologies Curriculum (Scotland).

Taught a range of Computing/ICT Skills including Web Design, Computer Game Development, Scratch, BBC Microbits, Pico Sensorboards, audio, video, web, graphic design, desktop publishing, computational thinking and basic skills. Age range taught S1-S6.Moved to Primary only teaching due to the need to simplify my working week related to Covid-19 teaching regulations.

Responsible for ICT and Glow Development in Moray Schools

Started, taught in and managed Techtots Learning Centre. Ran a diverse pre-school /Early years programme including the innovative use of suite of Apple Mac Computers. When leaving Canada in 1999 to return to the U.K. with my family, the thriving business employed five full-time staff and had a roll of over 56 young children (3-6 years) in pre-school, daycare and Kindergarten/Grade 1 settings. Published in Provincial and National Early Childhood Publications on the Use of "Microcomputers in Early Childhood Settings". Also presented at the Early Childhood Education Conferences in Vancouver.