Jeanette graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo, then went on to gain her BA from Hope College. She worked for many years at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, before returning to school to gain her MA in education from University of Albany. She started a teaching career that she loved at St. John’s the Evangelist school. After many years teaching she changed careers again to work for the NY Department of Unemployment. In her free time she enjoyed curling with the Albany Curling club and gardening, becoming a Master Gardener. She loved music, learning piano and recently taking up the Ukulele. She was active in the Reformed church of America. She also loved a good book!