Todd Hewitt Wins STEM Educator of the Year | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Todd Hewitt, a standout STEM teacher at Topsail Middle School, just earned top honors as the 2026 Corning STEM Educator of the Year for middle schools — a prestigious award celebrating innovation in science, tech, engineering, and math education across southeastern North Carolina. Known for his hands-on, project-based approach that empowers students to collaborate, solve real-world problems, and build career-ready skills, Hewitt was recognized twice this year — first at UNCW’s Soar into STEM Conference and again at a Corning event — spotlighting Pender County Schools’ commitment to preparing…