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38 National Spelling Bee Champions used Hexco products.
Will you "bee" next?
Thinking about a spelling coach or spelling tutor? We are now enrolling for all ages for SUMMER through FALL including 2026 Regional and National Spelling Bee prep! Our expert spelling coaches and proven spelling tutoring programs help students master languages, build confidence, and excel in spelling bee competitions.
Why Choose Hexco?
- 38 National Spelling Bee champions used Hexco products
- Zaila Avant-garde, who won the 2021 National Spelling Bee, also won the Kaplan-Hexco Online Spelling Bee in 2020
- Harini Logan, who won the 2022 National Spelling Bee placed 2nd in the Hexco Online Spelling Bee
- In 2019, seven of the eight octochamps used Hexco products; 94% of those who advanced to the finals on ESPN were Hexco customers, and 31% were coached
- Shruthika Padhy, one of the 2019 octochamps, was coached by Hexco
- The 2017 winner Ananya Vinay was coached by Hexco
- Gokul Venkatachalam, the 2015 champion, was in Hexco's Personal Spelling Coach program
- Hexco offers tutoring for ALL levels—from beginner to advanced
- Head coach Michelle Horton has 17+ years of experience and led her own children to the National Spelling Bee
Our spelling tutors go beyond rote memorization building deep knowledge of roots, etymology, and spelling rules to support long-term success as well as short-term goals.
Inside the PSC Program
Our coaching program prepares spellers for the National Spelling Bee, North South Foundation Spelling Bee, the South Asian Bee, and more. We help students recognize patterns across languages including Latin, Greek, German, French, Spanish, and others.
Hexco's Personal Spelling Coach Program Includes
- Weekly or biweekly 1-on-1 coaching via Teams
- Lessons on language rules, etymology, and decoding unfamiliar words
- Feedback emailed to student and parent after each session
- Limited-access word lists for enrolled students
- Custom assignments requiring 1–2 hours of daily study
- Assistance in building a personal spelling collection or “notebook”
Ready to take the next step? Fill out this interest form to get more information by email. Start with 4 weeks for only $495 (or $749 for the Elite package with eMentor). If you're not familiar with our eMentor, sign up for a free demo and see how it works!
“Thank you again for the coaching, the guidance, the access and the support! … This is a scintillating endeavor!” — C.L., parent
"My son thoroughly enjoyed the PSC Progam and every single Hexco product!" — Viji, parent
Note: Personal coaching is non-refundable after the first session due to limited space and the custom prep involved. View our Non-Disclosure Form.
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Michelle Horton, our head coach, brings unparalleled expertise since 2008. Michelle’s track record speaks volumes—her profound understanding of spelling intricacies has not only led her own children to the NSB finals, but many Hexco students to National championships. With a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, and a knack for teaching spelling rules and competitive stage techniques, Michelle’s coaching transcends conventional bounds. Her innovative approach and unwavering positivity cultivates a one-of-a-kind nurturing learning environment, fostering success at every level of the spelling journey.