Jane Woods

Jane Woods
10th Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources
In office
January 14, 2002 – January 14, 2006
Governor Mark Warner
Preceded by Louis Rossiter
Succeeded by Marilyn Tavenner
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 34th district
In office
January 8, 1992 – January 12, 2000
Preceded by Emilie F. Miller
Succeeded by Leslie L. Byrne
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 37th district
In office
January 13, 1988 – January 8, 1992
Preceded by Stephen E. Gordy
Succeeded by Robert E. Harris
Personal details
Born Jane Alexandra Haycock
(1946-10-10) October 10, 1946
Maryland, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) James R. F. Woods
Alma mater American University

Jane Haycock Woods (born October 10, 1946) is an American educator and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates. She was for many years an elementary teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. In 1999, Woods lost her Senate reelection bid against former U.S. Representative Leslie L. Byrne and, in 2002, was appointed Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources by Democratic Governor Mark Warner.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "FAIRFAX TEACHER TO RUN FOR 37TH DISTRICT SEAT". The Washington Post. 1987-02-26. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
  2. ↑ R.H. Melton (2001-12-24). "Warner Pick For Cabinet Faces Ethical Scrutiny". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
  • Jane Woods at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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