Jinny Bradley
Office Manager

Jinny Bradley provides vital administrative services to the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services. With over sixteen years of experience, she lends expertise in the areas of operations and management to daily office functions like budget planning and human resources.  

In addition to her OASES position, Jinny teaches power yoga classes at UNC Charlotte and YMCA's in the Charlotte area.

Janet Daniel
Director

Janet Daniel manages the administration of the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services and is responsible for program development and coordination. The orientation, scholarship and re-entry programs are just a few of the successful programs implemented by Daniel during her time at OASES.  

Prior to her position in adult student services, Daniel was instrumental in the development and growth of the university's first Disability Services Office. She also served as the director of Academic Advising and Learning Assistance Services. 

Over the past 20 years, Daniel has made UNC Charlotte and the surrounding area her home. She serves on several university committees, has taught freshman English classes and volunteers regularly for community service projects.

Cricket Bonnetaud 
Assistant Director/Academic Counselor

Cricket Bonnetaud joined our staff as an academic counselor in August 2001. In her time at UNC Charlotte, she has coordinated numerous campus roles such as the advisor for the Nontraditional Student Organization and the  coordinator of evening services. 

Bonnetaud earned a master's degree in counseling and human systems and a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation services from Florida State University. While attending the university, she used her knowledge of rehabilitation as well as her massage therapy license to introduce Therapeutic Touch for disabled students and Sports Massage to the University Massage Therapy Center.

To relax, Bonnetaud plays classical piano, rides her Harley, enjoys time with her husband and two Rag Doll/Siamese cats. 

Melissa LaMarche
49er Finish Coordinator

Melissa received her bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Interior Design. Upon graduation, she worked as an Admissions Counselor at her alma matter for 9 years. She has also earned a master's degree in counseling with a focus in Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University. In addition to her work at the University of Hartford's Center for Graduate and Adult Academic Services and the UNC Charlotte's OASES, she feels she has a unique understanding of the special needs of adult students because of her own experiences in balancing work, family and school.

Debbie Smith
Academic Counselor

Debbie Smith joined our staff as an academic counselor in August 2008. Debbie received her bachelor’s degree in Business from Belmont Abbey College and earned her Master’s degree in Adult Education from North Carolina A&T University. She has worked with adult student programs for over 19 years that included developing orientation programs, working with community college transfer students and academic advising. Having completed her degrees while working full time with two daughters, Debbie can relate to adult students trying to balance class schedules with family and work and still be a successful student.