Jane attended Bridgewater State College in 1969 when intercollegiate sports for women were first being offered. She took full advantage of the opportunity and participated in basketball, field hockey and lacrosse. After graduation Jane accepted a teaching position in Physical Education and Health at Peabody High School, a position she still holds. Her coaching career began as an assistant coach for gymnastics and track at Peabody from 1972-76. In 1977, she became the head coach for the PHS girls' basketball program.

During her basketball coaching career, Jane led Peabody to nine Greater Boston League titles and eleven state tournament appearances. Her success in coaching was highlighted in 1985 when her team won the Massachusetts Division I State Championship and Jane was named the Boston Globe "Coach of the Year". Jane and her husband Robert reside in Beverly, MA.