The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted Corrie Loeffler a longtime Scripps National Spelling Bee executive and three-time national competitor to executive director of the iconic educational program, effective January 3, 2023. Loeffler has served on the Scripps National Spelling Bee staff for 16 years, most recently as director of editorial programs and national partnerships for seven years. In that role, she led the development of all educational and contest materials for the storied academic competition across the school, regional and national levels.

She also oversaw the administration of the national competition, including the live event and broadcast production, and was responsible for the Bee's strategic partnerships, including with Merriam-Webster.