Malden's Dana Brown is Principal of the Year

Malden High Principal Dana Brown was selected Massachusetts Principal of the year by the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association.

The award goes to a principal "who demonstrate exemplary skills in instructional leadership, supporting a safe learning environment and fostering a collaborative culture of decision making among members of the school community," according to a MSSAA release.

Brown will accept the award July 26 at the MSSAA Leadership Institute at the Hyannis Resort and Conference Center.