Joel 'Wes' Sills named principal of Dunn Elementary School

LILLINGTON, N.C. — Harnett County Schools is pleased to announce Joel “Wes” Sills as the new principal of Dunn Elementary School.

Sills brings more than a decade of experience in education to his new role, with his entire professional career dedicated to serving students and families in Harnett County Schools.

Sills began his career with HCS as a teacher in August 2012. After six years in the classroom, he transitioned into school administration in March 2018 and has served as an assistant principal for more than eight years. His appointment as principal of Dunn Elementary marks the next chapter in a career centered on serving the Harnett County community.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Sills earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2004. He later earned a Master of School Administration from Campbell University in 2018.

His commitment to education extends beyond his work inside the school building. Sills is a member of the Harnett County Principals and Assistant Principals Association and was also the third-flight champion at the Harnett County Educators’ Golf Tournament.

As principal, Sills will bring years of classroom and administrative experience to Dunn Elementary while working alongside students, staff, families and the community to support continued growth and student success.

Outside of school, Sills enjoys spending time with his family and friends, supporting his children in youth sports, taking trips to the beach and playing golf.

Please join Harnett County Schools in congratulating Mr. Sills on his new role as principal of Dunn Elementary School!