LILLINGTON – During the November Board of Education meeting, W. Brooks Matthews was officially named the Superintendent of Harnett County Schools. A native of Harnett County, Mr. Matthews brings a wealth of experience to the role, having dedicated his entire professional career to the district. He has served as a high school science teacher, coach, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal. In 1998, he was named Harnett County’s Assistant Principal of the Year, followed by Principal of the Year in 2008.