Media

Online Publications

Denver Channel – Lakewood’s Sylvie Lamontagne eliminated in Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals

Time Magazine Online – National Spelling Bee: A look back at the winners from the past ten years (from 1986-1995)

Vox.com – What the National Spelling Bee is like for one of the nation’s elite spelling coaches

Vox.com – What it’s like to win the National Spelling Bee

USA Today Online – Coaches, word lists and a special kind of memory: The tricks to becoming a Spelling Bee champion

Business Insider – Where are they now? Past Spelling Bee Champions

New York Times – To-the-Spelling-Victor-Belong-the-Spoliators

Books

Andy Andrews: Storms of Perfection: In Their Own Words

David Grambs – Death by Spelling: A Compendium of Tests, Super Tests, and Killer Bees

James Maguire – American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds

Shalini Shankar – Beeline: What Spelling Bees Reveal About Generation Z’s New Path to Success

We contacted Scott three years ago to assist my daughter with preparation for the Colorado State Spelling Bee. It was the best decision we made concerning the advancement of her spelling “career”…With Scott’s instruction, Maddie has mastered Spell It – as well as been exposed to thousands of more challenging words. In the 2017 State Bee, after 16 grueling rounds,…

Kristy Proctor, Speller Parent

Parker, Colorado
I just wanted to say I can really see that your sessions with Amelia have had quite an impact on her understanding and word skills. It’s so apparent now that she is making new connections that will be helpful next week and beyond. Thanks for all your help!

Brenda Shannon, Speller Parent

Providence, Rhode Island
I’ve worked with Dr. Scott for three years, and in those three years, I’ve learned so much. Dr. Scott has taught me how to analyze words using different language roots and how to look poised on stage. Not only have I learned a plethora of words, but also studying skills and how to persevere.

Ananya Talanki, Speller

Centennial, Colorado
During my two years as Dr. Isaacs’s student, I learned many skills such as perseverance and determination that have helped me in more areas than just spelling. He has gone beyond rote memorization by teaching me Latin and Greek roots, which have been useful in helping me know the definition of words that I have never seen before. I…

Krupa Subramaniam, Speller

Broomfield, Colorado
In addition to learning spelling and roots my son learned a very important life lesson – to never give up. He learned that one must take any challenge and make the most out of whatever life throws at you. Dr. Isaacs is an excellent teacher and a great mentor.

Kavitha Subramaniam, Speller Parent

Broomfield, Colorado
“Thank you so much for helping me with spelling in many ways over the past 3 or so years. The things I learned about languages, roots, words, spelling, and life proved invaluable at the Bee, and will certainly prove invaluable in the future. Sincerely, Sylvie.”

Sylvie Lamontagne, Speller

2016 Scripps National Bee, 4th Place Finisher - Lakewood, Colorado
We knew from the beginning that our son was never going to be a national champion but with Scott’s guidance and high expectations, our son’s confidence grew and that is something he will carry with him forever. Thank you Dr. Scott!

MB -Parent

Denver, Colorado

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