Sir Kevin Joseph Satchwell (born 6 March 1952- ) is a British educator who is former headmaster of Thomas Telford School in

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and the founding Chief Executive (CEO) to the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust (TTMAT). Satchwell was born in

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, the son of Joseph and Pauline Satchwell. He was educated at Wodensborough High School, Wednesbury Boys' High School, Shoreditch College of Technology and the

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. He was knighted in 2001. In July 2010, Satchwell received an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University.Staffordshire University awards Kevin Satchwell an honorary doctorate

Personal life

In 1975, Satchwell married Maria Bernadette Grimes, the Headteacher of Madeley Academy; the couple have a son and a daughter.

References

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