Sheri Nelson is the Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry teacher at Prescott High School and a proud mother of three. For the past decade, she has shared her passion for science with the youth of Prescott, teaching and providing tutoring in the sciences. Before entering education, Sheri worked as a chemist in the semiconductor industry, formulating resins, and also held a position at Pepperdine University. She attended the University of Arizona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a degree in Secondary Science Education. Sheri enjoys spending time with her family outside the classroom, gardening, snowboarding, and attending Prescott’s many community events.
Sheri Nelson
STEAM Award 2025