Sharon Croft

Sharon Croft is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Capital University, where she teaches foundational courses including Oral Communication, Visual Communication, and Persuasion & Propaganda, alongside specialized upper-division courses in film criticism such as Horror Films & Their Audiences. She serves as faculty sponsor for Capital University's Film Club and Community Outreach initiatives.

Her research examines storytelling in everyday conversations and the representation of individuals with developmental disabilities, with recent expansion into horror film monster magazines and film censorship. These interdisciplinary interests bridge communication theory, disability studies, and media analysis.

Education:

• B.A. in Speech Communication, North Texas State University (1987)
• M.A. in Communication and Public Address, University of North Texas (1989)
• Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Louisiana State University (1995)