Arizona Science Center
Beth Nickel has a strong background in education and leadership. Beth worked as the Chief Learning Officer at the Arizona Science Center starting in 2017. Prior to that, they worked at Gilbert Public Schools as the Online Coordinator, where they managed the online learning program. Beth also served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Gilbert Public Schools from 2013 to 2016. Before their time at Gilbert, Beth was the Principal at Franklin County Public Schools from 2008 to 2012.
Beth Nickel attended the University of Kentucky from 1987 to 1998. Beth pursued a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in the field of Education during this time.
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center has a rich history of exploration, innovation and collaboration. Beginning as a community project of The Junior League of Phoenix in 1980, the Center has established itself as a major institution of learning for families, teachers and students and other guests. Over three decades, with substantial help from the citizens of Phoenix and years of focused content and program development, the Center has grown to serve over a half million guests annually, of which nearly 140,000 are school children. The continued growth of the Center and its close connection with the Arizona community provides a unique experience for everyone it reaches. Using an informal, hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration the Center has more than 164,000 square-feet of space, of which 98,000 is dedicated to the exploration of our guests. Additional learning opportunities and services include outreach programs, focused field trips, camps, classes, to-the-moon and beyond presentation in the Dorrance Planetarium, immersive shows in the 5-story Irene P. Flinn Theater and featured exhibitions.