Project SEARCH
Segun Bright Ladeinde is an experienced educator and leader with a diverse background in teaching and community support. Currently serving as Course Lead at BSix Brooke House Sixth Form College since September 2013 and as a Tutor for Project SEARCH since September 2019, Ladeinde also held the position of Deputy Head at Graceland School from September 2011 to August 2013. Prior experience includes working as a Community Support Worker at City & County Healthcare Group from November 2007 to September 2011, where support was provided to disabled young people to promote independence and safety. Academic qualifications include a PGCE in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University (2016-2018), an Early Years Professional Status from the University of Chichester (2012-2013), a Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management from Greenwich College (2006-2009), and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Olabisi Onabanjo University (1990-2000).
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Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH was developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a research environment that fosters visionary thinking and innovation. It all began in 1996, when Erin Riehle was Director of Cincinnati Children's Emergency Department. Erin felt that, because the hospital served individuals with developmental disabilities, it made sense that they should commit to hiring people in this group. She wondered if it would be possible to train people with developmental disabilities to fill some of the high-turnover, entry level positions in her department, which involved complex and systematic tasks such as stocking supply cabinets. As a starting point, Erin presented her ideas to Susie Rutkowski, then the special education director at Great Oaks Career Campuses. Erin and Susie formed a partnership that was instantaneous, and together they launched Project SEARCH. Since its inception, Project SEARCH has grown from a single program site at Cincinnati Children's to over 600 sites across the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Portugal, Iceland, New Zealand and Australia. Project SEARCH's primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities.