At just ten years old, Jane began her journey into the world of horseback riding. Over the years, she became a nationally certified equine instructor and trainer, running a successful horse boarding, training, and riding school in Black Forest for two decades. In addition to her equestrian pursuits, she taught high school biology and coached girls' gymnastics in Maine, later taking on roles as a seventh-grade teacher and assistant principal at Precious Blood in California, where she also converted to Catholicism.