J. Michael Durnil

Scripps National Spelling Bee appoints national youth education leader as executive director

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Scripps, J. Michael Durnil

CINCINNATI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee has appointed J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. an accomplished national nonprofit leader who has dedicated his recent work to helping at-risk children pursue their dreams through education as executive director, effective immediately.

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  • CINCINNATI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee has appointed J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. an accomplished national nonprofit leader who has dedicated his recent work to helping at-risk children pursue their dreams through education as executive director, effective immediately.
  • "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a timeless brand, having engaged and inspired audiences for many decades," said Durnil.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.