NEWBERG, Ore. — Mark Brown didn’t set out to become a principal — at least not this early.
When he arrived at Newberg High School in 2012 as a health teacher and activities director, the job he had in mind was a long one — teaching, coaching, and being present in the building for students. Administration wasn’t the destination.
“I really never had the goal early on in my career of getting to the principal seat,” Brown said. “I loved teaching. I loved coaching.”…