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
Kym holding half of a grapefruit. Photo taken by Eva Donohoo.

Some Favorite Things

  • Books: Pride & Prejudice; A Game of Thrones; The Dresden Files
  • 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