HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (March 18, 2016) – LEAN Frog Co-Founder, Dr. Sherri Headrick, will speak on how to deliver more value to minority students in K-12 public education at the 30^th Annual National Council on Educating Black Children (NCEBC) National Convention on April 22, 2016, in Baltimore.

Dr. Headrick, who also serves as LEAN Frog’s Director of Marketing and Personnel, will provide insight on how Lean Six Sigma process improvements can solve problems and create innovation opportunities in public schools. Specifically, her workshop will focus on the establishment of systems to create equitable opportunities, fully engage school staff, and include parents, guardians, business leaders, faith communities and civic organizations in the decision-making process in K-12 public education.

The 30^th Annual NCEBC National Convention is an opportunity for thought-leaders from across the country to introduce, showcase and provide attendees access to proven programs, materials and strategies that increase African-American achievement and development. The NCEBC is a leading non-profit and civil rights organization founded to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for African-American children.

Dr. Headrick has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and communication in government, academic and corporate settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., a master’s degree from the University of Memphis, and a doctoral degree from Pennsylvania State University. She also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from NASA.