Dr. Delvin Dinkins joined Gill St. Bernards on July 1, 2025. He previously served 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. 

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.