Is Bob Really a Weatherman?

Bob worked for six years as a television weatherman (Altoona, Pa., Fort Smith, Ark., and Johnson City, Tenn.) before moving into print and online weather as Assistant Weather Editor at USA TODAY.

Before becoming a weatherman, Bob was a high school science teacher and still sees that as his primary role. He relishes every opportunity to get into classrooms with his exciting weather presentation -- "I hope that I can inform and entertain, perhaps even inspire some students by showing that meteorology, and science in general, can be fun!"

Is Bob Really a Musician?

Bob got a late start in his musical career, picking up the guitar for the first time after finishing college. Within a few years, he was playing harmonica, banjo and mandolin as well. Bob encourages his young audience members to get involved in music -- "I tell students to pick up an instrument as soon as they can, as it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment."

With a few instruments under his belt, Bob began to write weather music, performing and perfecting his songs in front of hundreds of classroom and library groups. His weather performances often feature weather games, several science demonstrations, and, most importantly, his self-penned weather songs, including the break-out hit, "The Weather Wiggle."