Janice joined the Edison team in January 2004 as our Career Specialist.  In January 2008, she was promoted to Coordinator, Academic Success Center.  Janice currently oversees career services, tutoring, developmental learning assistance, and the Student Opportunities for Achievement and Rewards (SOAR) program on the Charlotte Campus.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University.  She has three children and one grandchild and enjoys golfing, reading, and family activities.

Favorite Quote: “Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw

Ann Fritsch
Financial Aid Coordinator
   afritsch@edison.edu

Ann is originally from central New York and has lived in Buffalo, Syracuse, Dayton, Washington DC, Seattle, Fort Myers, and Punta Gorda.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts from State University of New York at Buffalo and her Master of Science from Wright State University.  Ann joined the Student Services team in January 2006.

Favorite Quote: “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.” – James A Michener

Loretta joined the team at the Charlotte Campus in June 2008.  She earned her AA degree from Edison College in 2000 and her BS in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2004.  She is happily married with two beautiful daughters.  In her free time, she likes to read and shop.

Favorite Quote: “The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-ness!” – Thomas Edison

Christy joined the Student Services team in July 1999 as a Student Services Specialist and has held various positions throughout the College including Paraprofessional, Peer Tutoring Center; Information and Recruitment Specialist; and Academic Advising Specialist.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rollins College and her Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Capella University.  She lives with her husband and two children, Tommy and Amaleigh, in North Port.  In her free time, she is working towards her Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and enjoys family activities and reading Jonathan Kellerman and James Patterson novels. 

Favorite Quote: “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. “ – Charles R. Swindoll

Mary originally joined the Edison team in August of 1990 as an adjunct faculty member in Early Childhood Education.  In January 1992, she began her career as an Academic Advisor and continued to teach part-time.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Keuka College, her Master of Science in Education from Elmira College, and her Doctorate of Philosophy from Syracuse University.  Mary has one son and a grandbaby who live in New York and enjoys gardening.

Favorite Quote: “Aim for the impossible.” – Mercer Mayer

Andrae graduated from Edison College with his Associate in Arts in 2003 and transferred to the University of South Florida in Tampa.  After graduating from USF with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2005, he joined the Student Services team as a Student Services Specialist.  He transitioned from Admissions & Registration to Academic Advising in August 2007.  In July 2008, Andrae was promoted to the position of Coordinator, Student Services and oversees the daily operations of all services related to student enrollment.

Favorite Quote: “If you hang with the chickens, you will never soar with the eagles.” – Fred Morgan

Ginny joined the Edison Team in February 2008 as a Paraprofessional working in the Academic Success Center.  Ginny graduated from Ohio Dominican College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.  After a six year teaching experience in elementary school, she joined the business world working for AT&T.  In 2002, after a successful and fulfilling 23 years with the phone business in various departments, Ginny took early retirement with her husband, Dave.  After cruising through the southeast in a camper looking for a new place to call home, they found Punta Gorda. They packed up all their Ohio belongings and officially moved to Florida in 2003.  Ginny and Dave have no children, but Ginny has 10 brothers and sisters, and 17 nieces and nephews spread out over the whole country.  Ginny and Dave spend their summers on their 37 foot sailboat “Zephyr” on Lake Erie!

Favorite Quote: “Do more than belong: participate.  Do more than care: help.  Do more than believe: practice.  Do more than be fair: be kind.  Do more than forgive: forget.  Do more than dream: work.” - William Arthur Ward

Rhonda is the proud mom of Stephanie, Mark, and Jackie and the proud grandma of A.J., Mark, Adrianna, Joey, and Otis.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, beachcombing, and reading.  In May 2004, Rhonda joined the Edison team as a part-time evening cashier.  In 2007, Rhonda moved to Student Services as a Student Services Specialist.

Favorite Quote: “You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – Kahlil Gibran

Cindy received her bachelor’s degree from Townson University, her master’s from Johns Hopkins University, and her Maryland State Teaching Certificate from Loyola College of Maryland.  She joined the Student Services team in October 2007 as a Student Development Specialist.  In July 2008, Cindy transitioned from student activities to student recruitment.  She coordinates all aspects of new student recruitment including the Student Ambassador Program.  She also serves as a co-advisor to Project HOPE. Cindy enjoys exercising, reading, going to the beach, and exploring what Florida has to offer with her husband, Tony, and son, Christopher.

Favorite Quote: “In a completely rational society, the best of us would aspire to be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less, because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have.” – Lee Iacocca

Liang is married with one daughter.  Her hobbies include listening to music, reading, and exploring nature.  She received her Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University.
In December 2003 she joined the Student Services team as a part-time Paraprofessional overseeing the Tutoring Center.  In February 2008 she was promoted to full-time Tutoring Center Supervisor.  The Tutoring Center is a component of our Academic Success Center.

Favorite Quote: “If you can learn from hard knocks, you can also learn from soft touches.” – Carolyn Kenmore

Charmaine joined the Student Services team from Broward Community College in November 2007 as a Student Services Specialist.  In March 2008, she transitioned to Testing Specialist and oversees all placement and eLearning testing.  She also manages our dual enrollment program as a liason with local high school guidance counselors.

Favorite Quote: “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.”   - Ronald E. Osborn