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