Hello spellingmantra fans! I’m really excited to present Words for Nerds, written by my sister Dhyana! During her bee preparation, Dhyana spent years poring over Merriam Webster in order to arrange all the cool words she was discovering into categories – whether movies, math, music, or more. Words for Nerds is simply more than a … More Words for Nerds: For Spelling Bees, Crosswords, and More

Hi everyone! Haven’t posted in a while but am inspired to write after being here at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee for a few days! It has been extremely heart-warming and so touching to meet so many of my blog followers who have shared that my videos have helped them in their Bee preparation … More Bee Week 2018!

Good morning everyone, and Happy Saturday!!! I realize it’s been a little more than a year since I’ve last posted here, but recent events of this summer deserve recognition, and I’m posting to do just that! First of all, I would like to thank all of my blog followers for continuing to support and encourage … More …and we’re back!

Good morning everyone!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful wrap-up to the school year and a fantastic beginning of summer! For me personally, I have spent this past week coping with my (bee)pression following the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. This year the bee itself was nothing short of unforgettable, stunning, … More 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee!!!

Hello friends!!! It’s been a very long time! I was extremely busy the past couple of months with the end of my high school journey, but I am very happy to announce that I graduated from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy as class valedictorian this past Saturday and am officially Princeton University Class of 2020! Thank … More SUMMER 2016 UPDATE