Eleri Merrikin is a veteran teacher at Brockton High School where she teaches several different science courses to grades 9-12. Additionally she was a youth group leader for four years at Trinity Episcopal Church, Randolph and most recently was the Director of Christian Education at St. John’s in Holbrook for three years.

She lives in Brockton where she actively works with several civic groups. She was recognized by the State of Massachusetts in 2008 as Environmental Educator of the Year for her work at Brockton High School