Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse? Think of the last time you felt humiliated or treated unfairly. Did you feel like cooperating or doing better?
Jane Nelson Quotes
Students are tired. Teachers are tired. And I think that we were doing just fine with the 175 days.
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| Birth: | 5th October, 1951 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Businesswoman, Politician, Teacher |
About
Jane Gray Nelson was born in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. She is an American businesswoman, a former school teacher from 1973-1978, and represents Texas Senate District 12, encompassing parts of Denton and Tarrant counties. She was the first Republican woman ever appointed chair of a standing committee and now holds the distinction of being longest serving chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee in Texas history. She also serves as chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission. She studied at the University of North Texas. Nelson and her husband, Mike Nelson, have five adult children and nine grandchildren.
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