Ian graduated from New Kent County High School and was Valedictorian of his class in 2008. He is currently a VCU student, studying electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics and physics. He also became an Eagle Scout in 2007.
- All A’s Honor Roll & Class Rank #1, 2004-2008
- National Honor Student, United States Achievement Academy, 2004
- National Honor Roll 2004 & 2005
- United States Achievement Academy Mathematics Award, 2005 & 2006
- Who’s Who Among American High School Students, 2006
- The National Society of High School Scholars, 2006 to present
- The National Beta Club Member, 2006 to present
- Jefferson Book Award / Scholarship Nominee & Semifinalist, 2007
- Junior Class Grand Marshall 2007 & Valedictorian 2008
- National AP Scholar
- Rappahannock Community College Math Competition, 2006 – 2nd place
- Virginia Commonwealth University Presidential Scholarship