Ian Simpson
About Ian Simpson
Ian Simpson is a Teacher Community Moderator at Replit and the Founder of FutureLead Ed, with extensive experience in education and technology. He has held various roles in teaching and leadership across multiple institutions in the UK and abroad since the early 2000s.
Work at Replit
Ian Simpson has been serving as the Teacher Community Moderator at Replit since 2022. In this role, he engages with educators to enhance their experience on the platform, facilitating discussions and providing support to foster a collaborative teaching environment. His work focuses on integrating coding education into classrooms, promoting best practices, and sharing resources with the teaching community.
Current Roles and Initiatives
In addition to his position at Replit, Ian Simpson is the Founder of FutureLead Ed, a role he has held since 2020. He also serves as the Community Leader for Computing At School in Scotland since 2022. Furthermore, he is the Faculty Head of ICT at Aberdeenshire Council, overseeing various subjects including Computer Science and Cyber Security since 2019. He founded Hackable Classroom in 2015, focusing on innovative educational practices.
Previous Experience in Education
Ian Simpson has a diverse background in education, having worked in various capacities. He was the Director of IT Systems and Computer Science at Brampton College for one year and held multiple teaching positions at Robert Gordon's College, including E-Learning Coordinator and Teacher of Computing. He also served as Head of Computer Science and ICT at St. Louis School of Milan and worked as a Teacher of Computing at Aberdeenshire Council.
Educational Background
Ian Simpson studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) with a focus on Computing from 2004 to 2005. His foundational education was completed at Portlethen Academy from 1990 to 1995.
Career in Technology and Education
Before his extensive career in education, Ian Simpson worked in the technology sector as a Programmer/Analyst at Accenture UK from 2001 to 2004. He began his teaching career as a Probationary Teacher of Computing at Aberdeenshire Council in 2005, eventually accumulating over a decade of experience in various educational roles, contributing to the integration of technology in learning environments.