Michael Lerchenfeldt Ed.D.

Dr. Michael Lerchenfeldt co-authored an original six-book series on lean leadership published by Taylor & Francis’ Productivity Press. He is a seasoned educator and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt dedicated to driving growth through organizational excellence.

A resolute advocate with international teaching experience at Sunnyvale Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand, Mike has served as an America Achieves Michigan Educator Voice Fellow and presented digital-age empathy for the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). Beyond the classroom, he is a freelance journalist based in Rochester Hills (Metro Detroit) and regularly contributes editorial features to regional publications, including Hour Media and Macomb Now.

Since 2008, Mike has taught at Chippewa Valley Schools in Macomb County, where he helps students improve overall literacy, conceptual problem-solving, communication, and creative writing. He earned his Ed.D. in organizational leadership from Oakland University and an M.Ed. from Saginaw Valley State University.

Writing has always been his passion. He is a dad of two who enjoys reading, being outside, serving in his community, spending time with family and friends, and sharing about his faith journey.

Whether managing daily ELA lessons, coaching youth sports, or consulting on process optimization, Mike applies collaborative, systematic frameworks to foster environments where comprehension and community thrive.