M. Jane Kauffman

Background

Kauffman, M. Jane was born on September 2, 1935 in Batavia, New York, United States. Daughter of Edward Joseph and Loretta Viola (Garraghan) Kauffman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1957; Master of Science, Canisius College, 1964.

Career

English teacher, Kenmore (New York) School System, 1957-1962; guidance counselor, Williamsville (New York) School District, since 1962. Political action committee New York State United Teachers, since 1983, state chairman, 1985, western New York political action coordinator, state director E.D. #2, since 1989.

Achievements

• M. Jane Kauffman has been listed as a noteworthy Guidance counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Labor studies advisory board Erie Community College, Buffalo, since 1986. Government relations committee Erie County United Way, since 1987. Member Erie County Democratic Committee, Buffalo, since 1986, nominating committee Amherst (New York) Democratic Committee, since 1987.

Member American Federation Teachers, Williamsville Teachers Association (Executive Board), Buffalo American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Council (political delegate 1983), New York State United Teachers (election district 2 director, western New York leadership award 1989), Western New York Consortium Guidance Counselors, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, politics, golf, fashion, interior decorating.

Connections

Father:

Edward Joseph Kauffman

Mother:

Loretta Viola (Garraghan) Kauffman