Sandra Kaye Smith’s Biography
Sandra Kaye Smith is an American news and business reporter, co-anchors America Reports on the Fox News Channel (FNC). She attended Louisiana State University as an undergraduate track and field athlete and is originally from Wheaton, Illinois.
How old is Sandra Smith?
Born Sandra Kaye Smith, Sandra is 44 years old as of 22 September 2024. She was born on 22 September 1980 in Wheaton, Illinois, United States.
What does Sandra Smith’s husband do?
Since May 2, 2010, she and John Connelly have been wed. John and his spouse made an appearance on Fox & Friends in 2016 while preparing Super Bowl chili. Currently employed in finance, Conolly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the School of Art Institute in Chicago.
Does Sandra Smith have children?
The couple has two children; Their first born daughter Corra Belle Connelly was born on June 2nd 2013, three years after her parents wedding in 2010. Therir second born, a son John Connely Jr was born in 2015.
Sandra Smith’s Salary and Net Worth
According to a Pinterest post, Smith, co-anchor of Fox News’ America Reports, has a net worth of $45 million, which is mostly attributable to prudent investments and a $10 million income. Although it isn’t mentioned clearly, prior reports suggest that her current pay may be close to $3 million.
Sandra Smith Education
In 1998, Smith received his diploma from Wheaton Warrenville South High School. At Wheaton Warrenville South, where she was the senior cross country team captain, she received three letters in cross country and two letters in track. She was named Academic All-Conference, All-DuPage Valley Conference, and a state qualifier for the Illinois High School Association.
Before moving to Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge for the 2002 academic year, Smith briefly attended Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal. She competed in a number of LSU and LSU Alumni track and field competitions, running the 1,500, mile, 3,000, and steeplechase. Smith received a journalism degree and a speaking minor from LSU. Many of Sandra’s family were employed in Chicago’s financial center, and Smith’s father was a floor trader at the city’s Mercantile Exchange.
Smith’s Career
Smith started out in business with Aegis Capital Group as a research associate. She created weekly stock newsletters for clients, helped with retail stock research and analysis, and found investment opportunities there. Her next job was as a trader at Hermitage Capital Corporation in New York City, where she generated commission reports, carried out portfolio analysis, and executed orders for U.S. stocks and options. Smith then went on to work at Terra Nova Institutional in Chicago as the director of institutional sales and trading, where she was in charge of hedge fund accounts and investment management. Additionally, she helped create program trading models for both current and potential customers.
She made her television debut with Bloomberg Television as an on-air reporter. In this capacity, she reported for Bloomberg Press, covered the U.S. stock and derivatives markets, and contributed to breaking news and analysis.
She became a correspondent for Fox Business when the network launched in October 2007 and is frequently featured on FBN programs. She started appearing frequently on Don Imus’ show, Imus in the Morning, in early October 2009. She has made appearances on Fox News’ late-night parody show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld and was a regular guest on Fox Business Happy Hour.
Smith started co-hosting the Fox News Channel program Outnumbered in April 2014, which featured four female commentators and a rotating male guest talking about current events and cultural issues. Smith previously co-anchored America’s Newsroom, a Fox News morning news program. On weekdays starting at 1 PM ET, she co-anchors Fox News America Reports alongside John Roberts. The show features conversations with newsmakers and experts on hot topics and afternoon headlines.