John Sawkins

Background

Sawkins, John was born on March 9, 1948 in Halifax, England. Son of Arthur William and Edna May Sawkins.

Education

Bachelor in Languages with honors, London University, 1971. Master of Education in Education, University Manchester, England, 1982.

Career

Teacher languages Dorcan Comprehensive, Swindon, Wilts, England, 1972-1973. Teacher German Orchard Secondary School, Slough, Berks, England, 1973-1975. Studienrat Regino-Gymnasium, Pruem, Germany, 1975-1977.

Head of German Stand Grammar School for Boys, Whitefield, Manchester, England, 1977-1979. Head of languages Peel Sixth Form College, Bury, Lancs, England, 1979-1987. Curriculum leader modern languages Bury College, 1987-1994.

Section leader Thurso College, Caithness, Scotland, since 1995. Course director English as Foreign Language, Nord Anglia International, Manchester and York, since 1982.

Achievements

• John Sawkins has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: songwriting, video/film.

Connections

Married Petula Anna McNamara, April 22, 1972. Children: Julian Mark, Kathryn Margaret.

Father:

Arthur William

Mother:

Edna May Sawkins

Spouse:

Petula Anna McNamara

child:

Kathryn Margaret Sawkins

child:

Julian Mark Sawkins