Award-Winning Journalist 

& Communications Professional

Sharon Kay Laidlaw is an award‑winning journalist, senior communications professional and educator with deep experience shaping credible, high‑impact storytelling. Her career spans investigative journalism, editorial leadership and strategic communications, where she has led flagship publications, guided editorial teams and collaborated with executive leadership to deliver trusted, evidence‑based content.

Sharon brings this same commitment to clarity, accuracy and representation into educational spaces. She helps students explore identity, culture and media through inquiry‑based learning that encourages curiosity, critical thinking and respectful dialogue. Her workshops support curriculum expectations while creating inclusive, identity‑affirming environments where students feel seen, heard and valued.

Through her work in trade, organizational and agricultural media—and now in classrooms—Sharon uses a journalistic lens to help audiences make sense of complex issues and the stories shaping their world. She is passionate about empowering young learners with the tools to question narratives, analyze sources and understand the social and historical forces influencing their lives today and tomorrow.