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The Gill St. Bernard’s (GSB) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that they have unanimously elected Dr. Delvin M. Dinkins as the next Head of School. Dr. Dinkins will begin his role on July 1, 2025, and will be GSB’s 6th Head of School post-merger.
Dr. Dinkins is currently serving as the Head of School at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), serving students from early childhood through grade 12 in Philadelphia. Prior to his role at SCH, Dr. Dinkins served as Assistant Head of School at The Pingry School for five years. Prior to that he served as the Upper School Director at the Episcopal Academy in Newton Square, PA. His career spans roles in both public and private education and includes work as a Principal of a K-4 school and a variety of roles supervising Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability, and Electronic Learning.
In spending time on campus with faculty, administrators, students, and families, Dr. Dinkins stood out as a candidate. As stated by one faculty member, “Dr. Dinkins has it all—he's smart, affable, caring, and thoughtful. In so many ways, he blended all the best qualities of what this school needs in a next head of school.” A member of the senior administration said, “I believe he would be an incredible asset to the community and a very strong face for GSB. His intelligence and growth mindset would encourage advancement in curriculum and teaching. His leadership would bring the community together and increase school spirit and pride.” One of the school’s seniors who interviewed Dr. Dinkins noted that “He was warm, engaging, and easy to connect with. I am excited for the school but disappointed that I will have graduated when Dr. Dinkins joins. I would love to see how he transforms GSB.
Dr. Dinkins himself shared, “What draws me to GSB is what has likely drawn others as well: the opportunity to serve a community with a strong sense of itself as one that prioritizes the whole child. It is a place that sharpens minds and softens hearts, a place where students can develop a passion for learning and be profoundly shaped by generosity of spirit.
Dr. Dinkins earned both a BA in English and a Secondary Teacher Certification from Swarthmore College where he was the Co-Captain of the Track & Field team. He also has an MA in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan and an EdD in Educational & Organizational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Search Committee, Rajiv De Silva noted, “I am delighted that Dr. Dinkins has accepted our offer to become the next head of school at GSB. He is a talented and compassionate educator who will be able to preserve the essence of GSB while transforming it for future generations. The Board looks forward to welcoming Dr. Dinkins and supporting him in his new role.
Dr. Dinkins will succeed longtime Head of School Sid Rowell, who has served the school for 24 years. De Silva noted, “We owe Sid a great debt of gratitude for his service to GSB. He has been a transformational figure in the history of the school. The Board appreciates Sid’s contributions to the school and looks forward to celebrating him as he completes his storied tenure at GSB.