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A Warm Welcome: New Head of School Begins Tenure
An educator and administrator for nearly 28 years, Dr. Delvin Dinkins began his tenure as head of school at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy on July 1, 2022. He and his wife, Davirah, moved into the Jennings House this summer.
From his very first day on campus, Dinkins could be seen walking the grounds, talking to students, faculty, and staff. “Walkabouts like these are now part of my daily diet, a healthy balance of connection, conversation, and contemplation,” he wrote in a recent letter to SCH families.
He has also visited with Summerside campers and Horizon students and spent time learning about SCH through the members of this community, discovering the dedication that faculty and staff have to this school and its students.
“This groove, this magic, is the heartbeat of our mission: to inspire unbounded curiosity and independent thought in every one of our students, nurture students’ knowledge of themselves and the world, and expand their full academic and personal potential while preparing them to lead lives characterized by a quest to effect positive change,” he said.
Dinkins comes to SCH from The Pingry School where he served as assistant head of school, managing the implementation of the school’s strategic plan, overseeing key academic and administrative priorities, and collaborating with faculty and administrators on a wide range of initiatives. In addition to his role as assistant head of school, he taught English and served as a grade-level advisor and student club sponsor.
“Dr. Dinkins’ thoughtful style of leadership is characterized by a collaborative and inclusive approach,” stated Board Chair Patrick Lindsay. “At his core, he believes in, in his own words, the ‘potential of people to do great things and the promise of school to change lives.’”
Dinkins has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s from Swarthmore College.
There will be many opportunities for the SCH community to meet and welcome Dinkins in the weeks and months to come.
Learn more about Dr. Dinkins at www.sch.org/head-of-school.
