Fred Rogers Productions
Michelle Janco is an accomplished production coordinator and artist with extensive experience in animation and portraiture. Currently employed at Fred Rogers Productions since December 2020, Michelle has contributed as both a production coordinator and production assistant for the show "Alma’s Way." As a freelance portrait artist since January 2013, Michelle specializes in creating and selling pencil portraits and other drawings. Academic achievements include research roles at Carnegie Mellon University, where Michelle explored automation in stop-motion animation and co-created a stop-motion film. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Electronic and Time-Based Media, specializing in Animation, from Carnegie Mellon University, Michelle has also worked as a counselor at Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, guiding young children through various outdoor activities.
Fred Rogers Productions
Here at Fred Rogers Productions, kids come first, now and always. We connect with them through shows that are fun, relatable, and put their social and emotional learning front and center. That’s how we’ve earned the trust of parents, caregivers, and teachers. We bring our one-of-a-kind expertise in early childhood development to partnerships with talented creators, writers, illustrators, animators, and producers. Together, we create shows that foster a natural enthusiasm for learning and that make kids smile while they learn big life lessons. And we are always exploring how to make the most of new ways for kids to watch and play.