CC Attribution 2022 | Kym Buchanan

Photo of Kym by Eva Donohoo

Background

Kym gesturing to a grapefruit

"Yet" is a very powerful word. It changes "I can't do this" into "I can't do this yet."

​Kym Buchanan

Bio

Kym Buchanan is a Senior Evaluation Coordinator at the Foreign Service Institute, in the U.S. Department of State. He’s been a high school teacher, professor, and associate dean. Kym earned a PhD in Learning, Technology, and Culture. His work spans psychology, happiness, and experiential learning. Kym has been with his wife since 1994 and they have two daughters.

Some Favorite Things

  • Books: Pride & Prejudice; A Game of Thrones; The Dresden Files
  • Color: purple
  • Foods: chocolate (e.g., Dove Dark); peanut butter; sweet potato fries
  • Games: System Shock/Bioshock series; Civilization series; Metroid series; Subnautica series
  • Movies: Aliens; Dead Poets Society; How to Train Your Dragon; Toy Story
  • Music: The Mission (Main Theme); Hang with Me (Robyn); Canon in D (Pachelbel)
  • Television: The West Wing; Flashpoint


More Details


  • VIA Character Strengths: Honesty, Leadership, Creativity, Spirituality, Love of Learning

  • CliftonStrengths: Learner, Connectedness, Strategic, Belief, Analytical

  • ​Personal Mission Statement