Jane Nelson


Appointed: January 2004

Jane has been a Redding resident for 56 years. She is a retired teacher, having taught all grade levels, preschool through college. She was a teacher at Redding Cooperative Preschool for fifteen years, a Resource Specialist for fourteen years, and taught Child Development classes at Shasta College. She holds a B.A. in Child Development, an M.A. in Special Education and Curriculum, and has five teaching credentials.

Jane is a member of many local, state, and national organizations. She is a member of the board of directors of the League of Women Voters and Wesley Neighborhood, Inc. As a League member, she was directly involved in the study of local adult mental health issues and with the "Children at Risk Study." Jane is an active participant in the local business and political sectors and is eager to assist in increasing the Commission's contact with these groups. She appreciates the evolving nature of the Commission's efforts and believes access to health care, preschool, and other services will be issues of primary concern for SCFFC in the future.