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Gale - Enter Product Login. Michelle Obama Bio. Mar 31, 2013 We may think of First Lady Michelle Obama as American President Barack Obama’s wife, but before she ever stepped foot in the White House she was a distinguished student and lawyer and even now is an avid activist for many causes and charities. Find out more about her in her Kidzworld Bio! Michelle Obama is a lawyer and works with non profit organizations Chicago Kid Michelle Obama was born Michelle LaVaughn Robinson and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. As a child Michelle was naturally gifted academically, she skipped the second grade and by 6th grade was enrolled in a program for bright students at Bryn Mawr Elementary School. Law to First Lady Given her academic abilities, it was only natural that Michelle follow in her brother Craig’s footsteps and attend Princeton University.
Michelle met her future husband (and future American President!) Michelle was on the cover of Vogue! Fun Facts! Check out Michelle Obama on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon promoting "Let's Move! " Have Your Say. Michelle Obama Biography for Kids « Michelle LaVaughn Robinson and her brother Craig grew up as part of a working class family on the South Side of Chicago. Some of their ancestors were slaves. Her father set an example for hard work. He had multiple sclerosis, but he almost never missed a day of work.
Their mother worked hard to take care of the home and family. Both children were raised with an emphasis on education. Michelle went to public schools in Chicago. Michelle went to Princeton University. Next, she went to Harvard Law School where she earned her degree in 1988. After graduating from Harvard Law School, she joined a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama. Michelle left the law firm to work as an assistant to Chicago Mayor Daley, and then as an assistant commissioner of planning and development for Chicago. Michelle and Barack Obama are raising their daughters, Malia (born 1998) and Natasha, known as Sasha (born 2001), according to the strong family values that Michelle learned as a child. EBSCOhost Login. Britannica School.