Nimblett Named New Assistant Principal of Gorman Fort Banks

By Adam Swift

The Gorman Fort Banks School welcomed a new assistant principal this week who may already be familiar to many in the town.

Winthrop resident Robert Nimblett has three decades of experience in education, including in special education and administrative leadership, according to Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard. Nimblett is also an assistant football coach and JV girls basketball coach at Winthrop High School.

The assistant principal position at the Gorman Fort Banks opened up after former vice principal Kristen Reynolds moved up to the principal’s position.

“We have been searching for what we want, which is the ultimate perfect fit as an assistant principal in that building, and I think the stars are aligned and I’m happy to report Mr. Robert Nimblett as the assistant principal at the Gorman Fort Banks beginning on Feb. 3, “ said Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard at last week’s school committee meeting. “He has many unique qualities to navigate the challenges and opportunities working with our youngest students.”

Howard characterized Nimblett as a visionary leader who has a strong background in special education as well as dealing with students at multiple grade levels.

“Bobby lives in Winthrop with his wife and his daughter Holly, and his wife also works here, so we love to have that connection,” said Howard.

Having someone like Nimblett in a leadership role with his strong background and diversity in the field will be beneficial to students and staff, Howard said.

“He is a good person to bounce questions off of,” said Howard.

In addition to his current coaching and educational experience, Nimblett was an outstanding receiver during his time on the Winthrop High football team, winning the prestigious Irving P. Alexander Award following his senior season. His dad, Jim Nimblett, was a long-time loyal assistant coach on Ron Spinney’s girls basketball coaching staff.

In other business at last week’s school committee meeting, Howard updated the board on the latest enrollment figures in the district.

“There are 2,017 registered Winthrop Public Schools students,” said Howard. “That is a much larger number than in the past, and certainly larger than the Oct. 1 report.”

Howard said there are 59 Winthrop students attending the Northeast Regional Vocational high school, and another three attending Essex Tech.