Shiri Spear Biography
Shiri Spear is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for Boston 25 News in Dedham, Massachusetts serving as a Morning Meteorologist. She has been working for the station since November 2012 after working for the WTVJ/NBC 6 News team in Miami, South Florida serving the station as a Meteorologist.
Shiri Spear Age
Spear is 43 years old as of 2024. She was born on the 25th of May 1981 in Hollis, New Hampshire, United States. Spear celebrates her birthday on the 25th of May every year.
Shiri Spear Height
The spear stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 4 inches.
Shiri Spear Family
Spear has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also not known if Spear has any siblings.
Shiri Spear Husband
Spear is married to her husband, Matt, who is a former member of the US Navy. While she maintains privacy regarding her husband, she occasionally shares photos of their family life. Together, they are proud parents to two young daughters named Mia and Gabrielle. Any further information about her family will be shared with the public as it becomes available.
Shiri Spear’s Net Worth
Spear has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Meteorologist.
Shiri Spear Salary
Spear earns an annual salary ranging from $30,000 to $90,000.
Shiri Spear Education
Spear began her studies at Coastal Carolina Community College, focusing on Education from 2002 to 2003. She then pursued her interest in Geology and Earth Science at McGill University from 2000 to 2002. Continuing her academic pursuits, she attended Rivier University from 2003 to 2005, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics Teacher Education.
Following her undergraduate studies, Spear shifted her focus to Environmental and Atmospheric Science, attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2005 to 2007. There, she obtained a Master of Science Degree, specializing in Environmental and Atmospheric Science. This transition allowed her to pursue her passion for weather and forecasting, a departure from her previous experience teaching preschool full-time. Spear’s educational background demonstrates her commitment to exploring various fields and following her interests.
Shiri Spear Career
Spear is a familiar face as the Morning Meteorologist at Boston 25 News, drawing from her upbringing in Hollis, NH, to navigate the challenges of forecasting New England weather. With experience ranging from Nor’easters to ice storms, spring flooding, and major droughts, she brings expertise and insight to the Boston 25 Weather Center.
Before joining WFXT, Spear honed her skills at WTVJ/NBC 6 News in Miami, where she served as a Meteorologist from August 2010 to November 2012. Before her time in Miami, she worked as a meteorologist and environmental reporter at WWLP-TV22 News, the NBC affiliate in western Massachusetts, from May 2007 to August 2010.
Spear’s journey to becoming a Meteorologist began at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Following this, she and her husband, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, moved to her hometown in New Hampshire. She continued her education there while focusing on forecasting weather patterns for WWLP-TV22 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
During her tenure at WTVJ in Miami, from 2010 to 2012, Spear sharpened her tropical forecasting skills and received two Emmy nominations for the station’s annual Hurricane Specials. In 2012, Spear achieved her CBM accreditation from the American Meteorological Society, further solidifying her expertise in the field. Beyond her work, she enjoys baking, adhering to her motto that “more chocolate is more delicious.”
Shiri Spear Boston 25 News
Boston is working at Boston 25 News alongside other famous Boston 25 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Kerry Kavanaugh
- Jason Law
- Catherine Parrotta
- Bob Ward
- Crystal Haynes
- Robert Goulston
- Ted Daniel
- Drew Karedes
- Kelly Sullivan
- Vicki Graf
Shiri Spear Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.