In March, I won the WHAS Regional Spelling Bee in Louisville, KY which allowed me to qualify for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. This will be my second time competing in the National Spelling Bee and I am thrilled to be going back. The first time I was there was in 2013 and I have been working very hard for the opportunity to return.

Bee Week is a very exciting time, and I would love to share my experience with all of you. Therefore, I will be writing a series of posts called the Insider’s Guide to the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee. I hope you will join me on a memorable journey of a lifetime!