Scripps National Spelling Bee 2023 Educator of the Year
SugarBee® Apple is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, a week-long televised event that celebrates both students and their educators. On May 28th, over 200 student finalists from across the nation will take the stage in the Washington, DC area to experience Bee Week and compete for the title of National Spelling Bee Champion. By inspiring the exploration of words, the Scripps National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities.
In addition to sponsoring the Scripps National Spelling Bee, SugarBee® Apple is also presenting the Scripps Educator of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and have made a significant impact on their education and personal development. The recipient of the award has been chosen based on their outstanding contributions to the field of education and their ability to inspire students to achieve academic excellence.
“We are honored to present the Scripps Educator of the Year award,” said Julie DeJarnatt, Marketing Director of SugarBee® Apple. “Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our children, and we want to recognize and celebrate their exceptional efforts in creating a positive learning environment. SugarBee® Apple growers proudly support the Bee’s educators and their devotion to inspiring every child to discover their potential to innovate and create something magical.”
What better day to announce the 2023 Scripps Educator of the Year than Teacher Appreciation Day! Congratulations to Gina Calhoun! Gina is an 8th grade language arts and social studies teacher at Ashe County Middle School (@ashecountyschools) in Warrensville, North Carolina, and was nominated by her assistant principal.
An educator for 17 years and her school’s spelling bee coordinator for the last eight, Mrs. Calhoun says, “I love seeing the pride on students’ faces when they spell a difficult word correctly, or are declared the winner and get to represent our school at the next level. Spelling bees are another opportunity to give one more student their moment to shine!”
