Jeanette was elected to the Marshall School Board in 2000 and re-elected in 2003. She is a 1969 graduate of Marshall High School and in 1973, she graduated from Missouri Valley College with a B.S. in Education in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

Jeanette was born and raised in Marshall. She has a sister and two brothers, three nephews, four nieces, and three great-nieces.

Jeanette's goals while serving on the School Board include

• "I want to see every opportunity to succeed placed on the table and devoured by all of the children of the Marshall School District"
• "I want to see our schools as a safe and superior learning environment. This school board along with the staff of our district can only attain this with hard work and the support of the patrons. This support is only attained by establishing trust and confidence of our patrons. I feel we are making great strides toward this but must continue to pursue this"

Jeanette is an active member of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce. She served on their board for three years, establishing the “Partners In Patriotism” which is placing a flag in subscriber's yards on Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, September 11th, and Veterans Day. She belongs to the Ambassadors Club which is composed of former members and officers of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, and she's an active member the Mid-Day Optimist Club serving as President during the 2000-2001 year. She has also spent a term on the Board of Directors for this organization.

Currently, Jeanette owns and operates Jetset International. Jetset does custom designing of embroidery, imprinting, and screen printing. Jetset serves businesses, clubs, organizations, etc. with any advertising needs they might have.