William Atkinson (teacher)
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William Atkinson | |
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| Born | William Samuel Atkinson[1] 9 April 1950 |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Years active | 1971–2014[2] |
| Known for | Head teacher of Phoenix High School |
Sir William Samuel Atkinson DL (born 9 April 1950)[3] is a Jamaican-born[2] British head teacher who "turned around" Phoenix High School, a secondary school near White City, London.[4][5][6] 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.[3][7] He is a graduate of King's College London (MA, 1980), and has helped many students with their lives.
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