2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Harini Logan talks about the eventful past year and her five-year spelling journey. Along the way, she reflects on the teachers who inspired her, the power of belief, and how to be “your best and most brilliant self.”

What words come to mind when you think of the upcoming season?

Glogg! It’s a holiday drink, not to mention the word itself being fun looking, fun sounding, and Swedish!

Tell us about a teacher who helped inspire you.