Robin Scheu | |
|---|---|
 Scheu in 2021 | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Addison-1 district | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simsbury, Connecticut, U.S. [1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Smith College (BA) Antioch University New England (MS) |
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