Christina Burkhart Biography
Christina Burkhart is an American meteorologist working for WJRT as the morning meteorologist for ABC12 News This Morning and co-host of ‘Good Morning Mid-Michigan’ at 9 a.m. She joined the station in July 2014 and has served the station for over a decade. Previously, she worked as a meteorologist and multimedia journalist at WPBN for 3 years.
Christina Burkhart Education
Burkhart joined Michigan State University in September 2004 when she finished her high school education. In May 2007, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Earth Science/Meteorology. There, she worked as a research assistant at the University of Michigan. Following this, she finished an internship at WDIV in Detroit.
In August 2007, Burkhart joined Mississippi State University where she received her Master Of Science degree in Geosciences focusing on Broadcast Meteorology in May 2009. There, she alongside one other student in her class completed a thesis and was the first on campus to unite two units for research.
After being chosen for the MSU Great Plains storm chase, Burkhart enjoyed traveling countrywide for more than 14 days, witnessing almost 10 tornadoes. Also, she worked as a member of the team that won the University of Oklahoma National Forecasting Contest.
Christina Burkhart Career
Burkhart works for WJRT as the morning meteorologist for ABC12 News This Morning and co-host of ‘Good Morning Mid-Michigan’ at 9 a.m. During her career, she has won awards from the Michigan Association Of Broadcasters, the Associated Press, and Michigan Emmys for her weather broadcasts and the academic and creative content in her forecasts.
Aside from TV meteorology, Burkhart can be recognized as “mgoweather” where she has delivered extensive forecasts for the University of Michigan football on on mgoblog for over 10 years. Her broadcasting career started when she worked in Michigan at WPBN/WGTU in Transverse City. There, she was a weekend meteorologist and weekday multi-media journalist, broadcasting everything including ice caves, fires, and sports.
Christina Burkhart Age
Burkhart was born in Pennsylvania but has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Christina Burkhart Height
Burkhart stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Christina Burkhart Family
Burkhart grew up in Saline, Michigan but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Burkhart has any siblings.
Christina Burkhart Husband
Burkhart is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. She has a rescue cat named Uno. During her free time, she loves being outdoors and is a big fan of exploring Michigan and national parks. She also enjoys sports and spending time with family and friends and her cat.
Christina Burkhart Net Worth
Burkhart has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Christina Burkhart Salary
Burkhart earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Christina Burkhart WJRT
Burkhart is working at WJRT where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Matt Barbour
- Christine Winter
- Angie Hendershot
- Matt Franklin
- Dawn Jones
- Sheryl Coonan
- Tiffany Maddox
- Kent Davis
- Alyssa Erwin
- Kevin Goff
- Brandon Green
- Yousef Nasser
- Miriam Bingham