Michael Rounds

By: Gabbi Beck

Governor of South Dakota

Early Life•Birth Date

•Birth Place

•Parents

•Siblings

Personal History•Wife

•Children

•College

Mike and his wife, Jean Rounds

Political Life

What led him to become governor

Being governor

Contribution 1Children and Education

• No Child Left Behind• Improve Schools

• Scholarship Program• Keep Kids in State

Contribution 2Health

• Healthy Choices• Physical Activity• West Nile Virus• Immunization• Health Insurance

Lasting ImportanceMichael Rounds will be forever remembered for his

contributions toward No Child Left Behind (NCLB). He has changed the lives of many struggling children. He is continually working toward making South Dakota a better place to live and raise a family. With the help of Mike, many young adults are able to get the funding and guidance they need to attend college and find a job in South Dakota. He is giving adolescents the chance to help out the community they grew up in.

Works CitedNational Governors Associationwww.nga.gov

Wilson WebVnweb.hwwilsonweb.com

South Dakotawww.sd.gov