Senior Leadership Group
Keith Vincent
My name is Keith Vincent, Director of Inclusion.
I began my time at Cedars in 2005 as a newly qualified teacher having trained at a specialist school in the area. I have worked across Key Stage 1-4 during my time at Cedars.
Michelle O'Reilly
My name is Michelle O’Reilly, Headteacher: School. I lead Research and Development at Cedars Trust working closely with colleagues within the Academy and across the region. Our aim is to explore and rigorously test educational methodologies to ensure we are using the most effective teaching methods for each of our learners and to share our research with the wider Specialist Education sector.
I have been teaching at Cedars since 2004 and have taught in all Key Stages throughout my career here. Before coming to Cedars I taught in a range of mainstream settings in the North East.
Joanne Carr
My name is Joanne Carr, Deputy Headteacher: School. I have been teaching at Cedars since 2003, working predominantly in Key Stages 1 and 2. I lead in Teaching and Learning across Key Stages 1 and 2 with a particular interest in the Foundation Curriculum and Literacy, Language and Communication development.
Before joining Cedars, I taught in mainstream and specialist settings throughout the North East.
Julie Vincent
My name is Julie Vincent, Headteacher:College. I am also Apprenticeship Coordinator and Business Partnership Development Manager for Cedars Academy. It is my responsibility to ensure that the curriculum within Cedars College is appropriate to allow our learners to progress into further study or employment options when they transition. I also oversee the financial and administrative functions within the Academy and have responsibility for ensuring that Academy financial resources are deployed effectively.
I have worked within Post 16 at Cedars Academy since 2010. Prior to joining the Academy, I taught Business Studies at Sunderland College and worked in a variety of roles within industry.
Daniel Hearne
I am Daniel Hearne, Deputy Headteacher: College. I began my time at Cedars in 2010 as a newly qualified teacher having trained at a specialist school in the area. I have worked across Key Stage 1-4 during my time at Cedars.