Spelling Coach

Trusted by Champions. Built for Spellers.

38 National Spelling Bee Champions used Hexco products.
Will you "bee" next?

Now enrolling for 2026 Regional and National Spelling Bee prep! Our expert spelling coaches and proven spelling tutoring programs help students master language, build confidence, and excel in competition.

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 same Hexco Spelling Bee
  • In 2019, seven of the eight octochamps used Hexco products; a total of 94% of those who advanced to the finals on ESPN were Hexco customers, and 31% of the finalists were coached
  • Shruthika Padhy, one of the 2019 octochamps was coached by Hexco
  • The 2017 winner Ananya Vinay was Coached by Hexco
  • The 2015 National Spelling Bee champion Gokul Venkatachalam was also in Hexco's Personal Spelling Coach program along with many runners-up over time
  • Hexco offers spelling tutoring for ALL levels—from beginner to advanced
  • With more than 17 years of experience, head coach Michelle Horton is both a seasoned educator and a devoted spelling coach—she even led her own children all the way to the National Spelling Bee.

Our Personal Spelling Coach (PSC) program goes beyond rote memorization—building deep knowledge of roots, etymology, and spelling rules to support long-term success as well as short-term goals.

Ready to take the next step? Fill out this interest form to get more information by email.

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 more.

Program Includes:

  • Language-specific word lists and assignments
  • Weekly quizzes and targeted feedback
  • Assignments from Verbomania and New Nat's Notes
  • Latin and Greek root work
  • Access to eMentor for all coached lists (while enrolled)

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“Thank you again for the coaching, the guidance, the access and the support! … This is a scintillating endeavor!” — C.L.

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.