Sheri L. Merry earned her bachelors degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois University and a master of education in school psychology from Indiana State University.

Merry has experience in providing programs for youth, including identifying needs of youth in the community. She is certified to teach Colors Matrixx.

Merry is currently a member of the Illinois Extension Professionals for Youth Educators (IEPYE) and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA).