John Shears – Polar Geographer and Environmental Scientist

John Shears is a polar geographer and environmental scientist. He has worked in both Antarctica and the Arctic for over 25 years.

He is the Expedition Leader for the Endurance22 project, which will journey into the Weddell Sea off Antarctica in February 2022 in search of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ice ship, Endurance. This story is one that has captivated the world for decades.

Early Life and Education

In addition to teaching at Escambia County High School, John Shears is also a coach. He is serving as the head varsity basketball coach, as well as offensive coordinator and running-backs coach for the Blue Devils football team.

Shears attended South Alabama College and received a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He then completed a master’s degree in physical education at Alabama State University.

He has worked at several schools in the area, including Theodore High School and Williamson High School. He has also served four years in the United States Marine Corps.

Shears was born and raised in Utica, Mississippi. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mass communications at Alcorn State University. He has also worked in public relations. He has held a number of positions, including executive director of Title III at Hinds Community College.

Professional Career

As a polar geographer and environmental scientist, John Shears has spent more than 25 years working in Antarctica and the Arctic. He has been a British Antarctic Survey geographer, an advisor to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Polar Regions Department, and a UK Antarctic Treaty Inspector.

Shears is currently leading the Weddell Sea Expedition, which will search for the lost ice ship Endurance in February 2022. He is also the Expedition Leader of a number of other polar research projects.

In his training courses, John urges students to conduct themselves as confident professionals. This is important, as shears are precision instruments that can be damaged by accidents.

Achievements and Honors

Shears is a polar geographer and environmental scientist with over 25 years’ experience working in Antarctica and the Arctic. He worked at the British Antarctic Survey and the Scott Polar Research Institute before setting up his own company, Shears Polar Limited.

In 2019 he was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty the Queen for outstanding achievement and service in the field of polar research. He is currently leading the international Weddell Sea Expedition which will investigate the ice shelves of the Weddell Sea, document the rich and little studied marine life and attempt to locate the wreck of Endurance, a vessel last seen by Irish-British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his daring 1915 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

Shears was also recently named National Volunteer of the Year for his work at Solihull Arden Club, which has introduced more than 1000 children to squash over eight years.

Personal Life

John Shears is an acclaimed polar geographer and environmental scientist. He has over 25 years of experience in polar research and is a member of the British Antarctic Survey and Scott Polar Research Institute.

He has published several books and has authored numerous articles on a variety of polar topics. He has also been awarded the prestigious Polar Medal by Her Majesty the Queen for his contributions to polar science and conservation.

A Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney, Shears practices in all areas of litigation and trial law including workers’ compensation, construction, product liability, insurance defense, business and commercial disputes, subrogation recovery and mass torts. He represents both public and private clients in a wide range of issues. Shears is committed to providing his clients with excellent service and the highest quality legal advice.

Net Worth

Shears is a singer and songwriter who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He is best known as the lead male vocalist of Scissor Sisters.

He is also a writer and has published several books. He is openly gay and was a member of Dan Savage’s It Gets Better Project in 2010.

He founded Hattori Hanzo shears with business partner Jeff Klein in 2008. Their company sells shears made of Japanese steel that stylists love. In 2010, they began donating a portion of their profit to charity work.