Jane Beshear

Mary Jane "Jane" Beshear (née Klingner; born December 13, 1946) is an American educator who served as First Lady of Kentucky from 2007 to 2015. She is married to former governor Steve Beshear and is the mother of current governor Andy Beshear.

 Early life and education 
Jane Beshear was born Mary Jane Klingner on December 13, 1946. She earned her degree from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

 Family 
In 1969, she married Steve Beshear. They have two sons, Jeffrey Scott Beshear and Andrew Graham Beshear (Andy), as well as two grandsons and one granddaughter."Steve Beshear". Democratic Governors Association

 Role as First Lady 
When Steve Beshear became governor in December 2007, Jane Beshear took on the duties of First Lady of Kentucky. During her tenure, she:

 Worked with the state legislature to raise the mandatory high school leaving age from 16 to 18, allowing districts to adopt the change at their own pace.
 Supported legislation in 2015 to protect individuals from violence in dating relationships.
 Had the Capitol Education Center named in her honor; its name was later changed by Governor Matt Bevin in 2016.

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Category:Living people
Category:1946 births
Category:Educators from Kentucky