Sara Sidner Biography
Sara Sidner is an American television reporter and co-anchor of the morning edition of CNN News Central. She hails from Miami Lakes, Florida, born to an American father and a British mother. Sidner completed her education at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School and the University of Florida, where she earned a degree in telecommunications. Throughout her university years, she was actively involved in the women’s volleyball team.
Age
Sara Sidner, born on May 31, 1972, is 52 years old as of 2024.
Height and Weight
Sidner stands at a height of 5 feet, 10 inches (1.8 m). She weighs around 92 kilograms (198 pounds).
Hobbies
In her leisure time, she relishes spending moments with her family and friends, as well as engaging in exploration and travel.
Education
Sara Sidner finished her high school studies at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School. She later pursued a degree in telecommunications at the University of Florida. While at the university, she was part of the women’s volleyball team, which reached the Final Four in her last year. Additionally, there are mentions in some sources that she holds a master’s degree in international relations from the London School of Economics, although this detail may require additional confirmation.
Parents and Siblings
Sara Sidner’s parents consist of an African-decent father and a British mother, although she has chosen not to disclose their names publicly.
Career
Sara Sidner started her reporting career at WUFT-TV in Gainesville, Florida. Then she worked at KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, and KDFW-TV in Dallas, Texas. In January 2004, Sara joined KTVU in Oakland, California, as a weekend co-anchor for KTVU Channel 2 News at 6 and The Ten O’Clock News.
Later, she became a reporter for CNN, covering various topics like the 2011 Libyan civil war, India’s first uncrewed lunar probe launch, and the Mumbai terrorist attacks. In January 2023, Sara was named a co-anchor for CNN News Central, alongside John Berman and Kate Bolduan. Throughout her career, Sara has received several journalism awards, including a Regional Emmy Award, a Lone Star Award, and various Associated Press Awards.
Salary and Net worth
As of 2024, her net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million. Regarding salary, it’s noted that CNN Correspondents, such as Sidner, can earn between $85,000 and $185,000.
