About William Atkinson
Born 1950. William Atkinson is a teacher, known for Phoenix High School, London.
Sir William Samuel Atkinson (born 9 April 1950) is a Jamaican-born 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.
Biography William Atkinson was born in Jamaica and moved to England at the age of seven, settling with his family in Battersea, South London.
Atkinson was knighted in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to Education and to Community Relations.
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British head teacher
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William Atkinson was born on 9 April 1950 in Jamaica.
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William Atkinson is a teacher.
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William Atkinson is known for Phoenix High School, London.
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