Summary

Kathryn A. LeRoy is a dedicated educator, quality management expert, and writer who is passionate about inspiring others to achieve their best through excellence, kindness, and continuous learning.

Abstract

Kathryn A. LeRoy introduces herself as a perfectionist and introvert who has overcome personal challenges to excel in various fields. She has a rich professional background, including a Ph.D. in Education Administration and Quality Management from Texas A&M University, and has held numerous roles across education, manufacturing, and healthcare. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Fellow for the Quality Texas Foundation, Kathryn has a deep interest in processes and continuous improvement. She has also co-authored a college textbook and maintains a blog where she writes daily to fulfill her calling as a writer. Kathryn's mission is to inspire potential and encourage the best in others through her words and actions, with a focus on hope, kindness, and courage to make the world a better place.

Opinions

Kathryn views her personal story as significant and encourages others to share their truths.
She values self-improvement and has a lifelong commitment to learning and excellence.
Kathryn believes in the power of writing to express important thoughts and as a means of personal fulfillment.
She emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of change and transition.
Kathryn is a proponent of the idea that when the urge to write surpasses the difficulty of writing, one truly becomes a writer.
She sees her role as a writer as planting seeds of hope, kindness, and courage, aiming to positively impact the world.

What If? You Knew a Little More about Me

I am a relentless seeker of excellence and kindness.

If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either. So even though it isn’t always easy, it’s important for you to find the strength to share your truth. Because the world needs to hear it. — Michelle Obama

Here is the truth. I have started this introduction over a dozen times. The perfectionist who lives in my head stood firm to remind me that others wrote better, had more interesting lives…I could go on.

My second hurdle — I am a stalwart introvert who has learned to stand in front of hundreds of people, smile in a crowd, and brave the world of extroverts. My experience in debate and drama in high school helped bridge the chasm, but the energy expended can take its toll.

A Few Factoids

Baby-boomer
Native Houstonian (Texas)
Oldest of five
Married to my best friend — 50 years in October
Three children, two brilliant grandchildren, and one awesome great-niece
One very best friend since fourth grade
Changed jobs — often. Learn more about that here: LinkedIn
Earned my Ph.D. in Education Administration and Quality Management from Texas A&M University — WHOOP!
Lover of sunsets, music (singing, piano, guitar), reading, gardening, photography, and life
Learner — always

My professional career began in education. You can learn more about my journey in this article.

How Teaching Found Me and Created an Awesome Career

I didn’t plan to become a teacher, but I don’t regret the path I followed.

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On My Own

In 2012, I began consulting working primarily in education. I‘ve also worked with manufacturing, oil services, health care, and government.

Processes fascinate me. The word “why?” intrigues me. My relentless pursuit of excellence for myself and others never waivers.

I am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Fellow for the Quality Texas Foundation, served on the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and an American Society for Quality Senior Member.

There you have it a certified quality geek!

A Life in Transition

Change sneeks up on us. A tug in my heart began searching for more. A longing began to push its way in, and it would not let go.

I began writing when I was five years old drawing scribbles (my words) in Big Chief tablets and on a chalkboard. Don’t ask me what it all said, but I’m sure it was important.

Fast forward. Two collegues asked me to write a college textbook on transformation in organizations. “Sure, why not?” Not exactly a New York Times bestseller candidate, but I learned I could write a book. Then, I began dabbling at writing on my blog.

The tug and yearning continued. Hidden on a shelf, I found stacks of journals and bits of paper yellowed and tattered with my thoughts spanning from high school through the 1990s. More proof.

I Am a Writer

Somewhere I read a quote that when it hurts more to NOT write than to write — you are a writer. That doesn’t mean it comes easily to me. The words in my head fight their way onto the page.

Time for action. I made a commitment to write on my blog every day, and I did — until. This is what happened…

20 Books and 11 Months: The Journey Home and Finding What Matters

Sometimes — You just need to think. And, ask a few questions.

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What’s Next?

My purpose? My why?

Inspiring your potential to be and become your best

Using words, ideas, thoughts to plant seeds of hope, kindness, and courage to make the world a better place.

And always…continuing to grow and learn to be my best for you.

With gratitude…

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Kathryn A. LeRoy — a relentless seeker of excellence, kindness, learning, and believer in the strength of the human spirit. My why — inspiring your potential to be and become your best.