Harriet Matthews

Pearl, Mississippi

Harriet Matthews served as the theatre director at Pearl High School for 26 years, directing more than 80 productions. She grew the program from one theatre class to one of the largest and most successful theatre programs in the state of Mississippi, chartering ITS Troupe 4537 and becoming an EdTA member in the early 1990s. Matthews has been recognized as Troupe Director of the Year twice in Mississippi, was inducted into the Mississippi Chapter Hall of Fame, and served on the chapter board.