Background
Brandley, Jane A. was born on March 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Raymond and Helen Elizabeth (Little) Brandley.
Brandley, Jane A. was born on March 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Raymond and Helen Elizabeth (Little) Brandley.
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, University Wisconsin, 1957.
Teacher art Roosevelt Junior High School, Bellwood, Illinois, 1957-1958, Ravinia, Lincoln and Braeside Elementary Schools, Highland Park, 1958-1962. Teacher dance Dahlena's Studio, Chicago, 1970-1978, Skokie (Illinois) Park District, 1972-1973, Evanston (Illinois) Park District, 1973-1974, Ridgeville Park District, Evanston, from 1972, director cultural arts, 1976-1977, director programs, 1977-1987, director parks and recreation, from 1988. Coordinator neighborhood festivals Evanston Arts Council, 1978, administrator, since 1986.
Secretary-treasurer DJ Dance Records Inc., Evanston, since 1980. Compiler, adult education director Evanston Round Table Association, 1980. Administrator Illinois Arts Council, since 1986.
Founder Citizens Against School Tax Referendum, Evanston, 1988. Member Illinois Parks and Recreation Association, Pi Beta Phi.
Married Lawrence Arthur Coles, June 22, 1957 (divorced 1976). Children: Lawrence, Juliana, Laura, Louise.