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Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he’s worth it

This undated photo provided by Scott Remer shows Remer, who is the country's only full-time, professional coach for elite spellers.…

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What happened This undated photo provided by Scott Remer shows Remer, who is the country's only full-time, professional coach for elite spellers.….
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Left / center-leftMeet the 32-year-old who is America’s only full-time spelling bee coach — he charges up to $180 per hour

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CenterScott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he’s worth it

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · May 23, 10:27 PM

Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he’s worth it

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This undated photo provided by Scott Remer shows Remer, who is the country's only full-time, professional coach for elite spellers.…

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FortuneNews report · May 23, 4:41 PM

Meet the 32-year-old who is America’s only full-time spelling bee coach — he charges up to $180 per hour

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Scott Remer, "probably one of the most influential figures in spelling over the past 10 years," takes up to 10% of his champions' prize money.

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