Randal Brown begins first year as Worcester Prep Head of School

Randal Brown became the third head of school at Worcester Preperatory School beginning July 1. Prior to joining WPS, Brown spent 10 years as a senior administrator in Episcopal schools. Most recently Brown was associate head for advancement at Christchurch School in Virginia, and prior to that, head of school at All Saints’ Episcopal School in Texas.

His previous work in schools includes eight years as history faculty at Newman School in New Orleans, La., nationally regarded for its advanced curriculum and talented students. Additionally, Brown began his career at his alma mater, Webb School in Tennessee, where he taught history and ran a boys’ dormitory. Brown is a native of Nashville, Tenn. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College, and a master of education degree in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University.

In addition to his school career, Brown spent 23 years as an officer in the Army National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2014. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and a veteran of the Iraq Campaign, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinguished service. Brown and his wife, Kristen Pryor Brown of Fort Worth, Texas, now live in Salisbury, Md. They have three children, Collin, Amelia and Mary Esten.

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent prekindergarten through grade 12 school, located in Berlin, Md.  More than 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.  For more information about WPS, go to www.worcesterprep.org or call 410-641-3575.