Judith Steinberg Dean facts for kids

Judith Steinberg Dean, born on May 9, 1953, is an American doctor. She lives in Burlington, Vermont. She is married to Howard Dean, who used to be the Governor of Vermont. He also led the Democratic National Committee, a big political group. Judith Steinberg Dean was the First Lady of Vermont from 1991 to 2003.

Early Life and Education

Judith Steinberg grew up in Roslyn, New York, on Long Island. This area is close to New York City. Both of her parents were doctors, and her family was Jewish.

She went to Princeton University and earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living things. After Princeton, she studied medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. This is where she met Howard Dean, who was also a medical student.

Her Career as a Doctor

After medical school, Judith Steinberg did a special training program called a fellowship. She studied hematology at McGill University in Montreal. Hematology is the study of blood and blood diseases.

Later, she moved to Burlington, Vermont, with Howard Dean. They started their own medical practice together. She uses her family name, "Dr. Steinberg," at work. This helps people know she is different from her husband, Howard Dean.

While her husband worked in politics, she kept working full-time as a doctor. Howard Dean was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives. He also served as Lieutenant Governor and then Governor of Vermont. Judith Steinberg Dean did not join his campaign for president in 2004 until after he lost the first big vote in Iowa.

Family Life

Judith Steinberg married Howard Dean in 1981. They have two children. Both of their children were raised in the Jewish faith.