Jo Bettany

Josephine Mary Maynard, nee Bettany, is one of the the central characters in the Chalet School series. Jo is an author, wife, and mother of 11.

Early Life
Joey was born in India.

Life at the Chalet School
Joey's sister Madge founded the school while Joey was 12.

Becoming an Author
Joey hated to leave school.

The Anschluss and Marriage
The Anschluss brought troubled times to the Chalet School community.

Starting a Family
Joey gave birth to triplets Len, Con, and Margot Maynard soon after.

Switzerland
Jo moves with the school when the school relocates to Switzerland.

Physical Appearance
Jo has dark coloured eyes and hair.

Personality
Joey is a popular and kind-hearted individual.

Talents and Academic Prowess
Joey is a talented author. At school, she worked hard at subjects she enjoyed and didn't work at subjects she disliked. She got herself thrown out of Art because of this.

Appearances
Joey appears in pretty much every Chalet School book, and is mentioned by name in those she doesn't.

In Fanfiction
Joey has been portrayed lovingly and not-so-lovingly in various drabbles.