About Kym
Kym Buchanan currently works for 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.
- BA in Chemistry
- MA in Teaching
- Kirkpatrick Gold Certification
- CTI’s Coach Training Program
- VIA Character Strengths: Honesty, Leadership, Creativity, Spirituality, Love of Learning
- CliftonStrengths: Learner, Connectedness, Strategic, Belief, Analytical

Some Favorite Things
- Books: Pride & Prejudice; A Game of Thrones; The Dresden Files
- Color: purple
- Foods: dark chocolate; 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

