Jean Krause was born in Iowa, but raised on a dairy farm in Scio, OR. She was one of the charter members of Jefferson Baptist Church, where she started out with teaching Sunday School.
After teaching in the Salem Public Schools, Jean was instrumental in starting the Jefferson Christian School in 1979, as she taught the first Kindergarten Class. Subsequent classes were added, and the school now includes Preschool through Grade 3.
Jean eventually became the full-time secretary at the church and continues in that position.
Jean currently enjoys leading three Women’s Fellowship & Bible Study Groups, spending time with family and friends, and trying out new recipes to share with others. She especially enjoys reading (having two or three books going at the same time).
