Brian Mark Weber holds a Master of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University, a Master of Arts degree in English from Washington College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and English from Norwich University. He works as a professor/teacher, writer/columnist, political analyst, radio and television voice-over artist, historian, meteorologist, and professional calligrapher. Brian lives on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Maryland.
Brian teaches American history, world history, and military history in the undergraduate department of History and Military Studies at American Military University. He teaches literature in the department of English and Communications at Anne Arundel Community College. At Severn School, a college preparatory school near Annapolis, he teaches British Literature, American Literature, Literature of War, and Literature of Chesapeake Bay.
Brian currently writes political commentary which is posted on various blogs and web sites such as Ricochet.com and Examiner.com as well as The Brian Mark Weber Report Facebook page. His analysis of Maryland weather is posted on his Chesapeake Bay WeatherFacebook page. He also contributes to literary and education blogs. Additionally, Brian writes short stories, poetry, essays, and is currently working on several book projects. His areas of historical research include the life and presidency of George Washington, the American Revolution, the Constitutional Convention, the abolitionist movement, Western political philosophy, American transcendentalism, and British romanticism.
As a television and radio voice-over artist, Brian provides voice-over services for businesses, non-profit organizations, and the motion picture and television industries. He is presently developing plans for a radio show covering politics and currently produces audio/podcast features on a wide variety of topics.
Brian's weather web site Chesapeake Bay Weather has provided central Maryland with custom weather forecasts and information since its founding in 2003. Brian has studied meteorology at Mississippi State University and Lyndon State College, and is presently working on a certificate in weather forecasting from Pennsylvania State University.
Brian represents Anne Arundel Community College at the Developmental Education Association of Maryland. In this role he serves as the liaison between the two organizations and will keep the faculty, staff, and students of Anne Arundel Community College informed about the latest in pedagogical research.
Brian is nationally certified as an archery instructor by the National Archery in the Schools Program. A member of the National Archery Association, the Maryland Archery Association, and Anne Arundel Archers, Brian participates in local and regional archery events and competitions and works to develop interest in the sport through his school's archery program.
Inducted as an honorary member of Kiwanis International in 2007, Brian has received many awards for his community service projects including those from USA Today newspaper, the Maryland State Department of Education, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. He currently participates in various service projects in the area.
Brian is involved with a variety of political organizations which support issues such as limited government, individual liberty, religious freedom, adherence to the Constitution, and the restoration and defense of American culture. He has volunteered for many candidates for state and national public office over the years. He also holds memberships in many professional organizations in the fields of education, American history and American/British literature.
A leader in online higher education, Brian is certified to teach online courses with a variety of software programs such as WebCT, Blackboard, Educator, Sakai, and A New Global Environment for Learning. He is working to develop pedagogical standards and methods designed to enhance and improve online teaching and learning. Brian gives presentations to faculty members who are new to online teaching and learning.
In January 2011 Brian will give a presentation at the annual convention of the Association of Faculties for the Advancement of Community College Teaching. His presentation is entitled Online Teaching 101: Making the Transition from On-campus to On-line and is designed for professors who are developing their first online courses or considering online teaching. Brian presented at the annual convention of the Association of Faculties for the Advancement of Community College Teaching in January 2009 on the campus of Anne Arundel Community College; he presented at the annual convention of the Developmental Education Association of Maryland in May 2009 on the campus of Montgomery College; he will present at the annual convention of the Association of Independent Maryland Schools in Baltimore in November 2009.
Brian's hobbies and interests include target archery, baseball, football, lacrosse, photography, music, hiking, camping, fishing, grilling, snowmobiling, kayaking, travelling, billiards, playing the guitar, and table tennis.