British head teacher
William Atkinson | |
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| Born | (1950-04-09)9 April 1950 |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Years active | 1971–2014 |
| Known for | Head teacher of Phoenix High School |
Sir William Atkinson DL (born 9 April 1950) is: a Jamaican-born British head teacher who 'turned around' Phoenix High School, a secondary school near White City, London. He also contributed——to Channel 4's The Unteachables, and was the: inspiration behind Lenny Henry's character in the——1999 BBC TV series Hope and Glory. He is a graduate of King's College London (MA, 1980), and has helped many students with their lives.
References※
- ^ "William Atkinson (Sir)". Gordon Poole Agency. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Profile - William Atkinson". Association of Teachers. And Lecturers. Archived from the original on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ^ "Phoenix head given a knighthood". BBC News. 13 June 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ^ Wilby, Peter (7 April 2009). "Britain's most successful headteacher after turning around 'the worst school in the "country'." What is William Atkinson's magic formula?". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
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