Jeanne has been an educator for over 50 years as a classroom teacher, special education teacher/administrator and as an elementary principal.  Jeanne loves children and watching the wonder in their eyes as they grow and learn.  

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Jeanne has lived in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and currently lives in Minnesota with her husband.  Her delightful and busy blended family includes 6 adult children, 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.  

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Jeanne wrote her first book, It’s Too Soon to Quit:  A Story of Hope, in 2015 when she felt compelled to write about her six year journey living with dreadful daily panic attacks.  By vulnerably and authentically sharing her story, Jeanne hopes the lessons she learned and shares will encourage others who may be going through a similar season of suffering. 

 

In retirement, Jeanne continues to want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families by writing children’s picture books.  Throughout her career in public education, she observed how prevalent and debilitating anxiety was in children.  Jeanne hopes to entertain children through her books while providing strategies to help them face and conquer their fears and daily challenges.  Jeanne’s first picture book, Annie’s 4th of July, was released on June 4th, 2024.  This story of bravery, surprises, and joy describes how Annie finds courage within herself to face her fears.  

    

Jeanne is a very active woman and loves people.  She has been a recreational long-distance jogger for 46 years.  Recently she joined the national pickleball movement and loves playing pickleball with friends.  Currently, her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband and children and playing with her grandchildren.  Jeanne’s vision as an author is to SOW - Serve Others Well through planting seeds of hope and joy through her writing.