Judith Steinberg Dean facts for kids
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Judith Steinberg Dean
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| First Lady of Vermont | |
| In role August 14, 1991 – January 8, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Barbara Snelling |
| Succeeded by | Dorothy Douglas |
| Second Lady of Vermont | |
| In role January 3, 1987 – August 14, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Kunin |
| Succeeded by | Penny Dubie |
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| Born |
Judith Steinberg
May 9, 1953 Roslyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Albert Einstein College of Medicine (M.D.) Princeton University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Physician |
Judith Steinberg Dean, born on May 9, 1953, is an American doctor from Burlington, Vermont. She is married to Howard Dean. He used to be the Governor of Vermont. He also led the Democratic National Committee. Judith was the First Lady of Vermont from 1991 to 2003.
Growing Up
Judith Steinberg grew up in Roslyn, New York. This town is on Long Island, near New York City. Both of her parents were doctors. Her family followed the Jewish faith.
She studied biochemistry at Princeton University. Then, she earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This college is part of Yeshiva University. There, she met Howard Dean, who was also a medical student.
Her Career as a Doctor
After finishing a special medical training in Canada, Judith moved to Burlington, Vermont. She and Howard Dean started their own medical office together. She uses her family name, "Dr. Steinberg," at work. This helps people know she is different from her husband.
While her husband worked in politics, she kept working full-time as a doctor. She did not join his campaign for president in 2004 right away. She joined after he lost the first big election event in Iowa.
Family Life
Judith married Howard Dean in 1981. They have two children together. Both of their children were raised in the Jewish faith.
