Shari Nelson had the privilege of home educating her 4 children for over 20 years using a variety of curriculums and homeschooling opportunities. Shari and her sister, Liz Hach, opened the Christian Educators Resource Center (CERC) in 2006, serving as Director of Education until 2010. During this time, she taught co-operative classes to homeschoolers, including Bible, math, language arts and science. Shari also served on the Board of Directors at CERC in various positions and was able to fulfill her calling by encouraging home educators. From 2016-2022, she had the opportunity to be the College and Career Counselor at Poetry Community Christian School where God continued to grow her faith, knowledge and calling to serve high schoolers and their families. Through seminars and one-on-one assistance, Shari Nelson, CCC Toolbox, advises families how to fulfill academic high school and graduation requirements, to find resources that help students succeed regardless of learning challenge, and to explore students’ college, career, and calling in preparation for their post-secondary plans. Shari received her Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Social Sciences at Liberty University in 2018. She then completed her Guidance Counselor Certification in College Admission Counseling and Advising through the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals, Inc. She is currently a member of North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals, Inc and Texas Association of College Admission and Counseling.