Biography 

My wife and I came to Garden City, KS in 2009.  Since then we have fallen in love with our diverse community.

It is my goal as a member of the board of education, should our community select me, to guide our district toward reasonable and long term policies that help the community as a whole.  Policies should guide large organizations like USD 457, not micro-manage them.  Respect for all USD 457 staff and efficient use of funding is key.  I hope instill our teachers and other staff with trust and confidence that their needs are being heard.​

Nearly my entire time in Garden City has had me working along side the educators in our district.  In 2011 I was promoted to Manager of Distance Learning & Technology at Lee Richardson Zoo (then eventually to Curator of Education) and began my partnership with teachers in our local school districts.  During this time I researched curriculum and standards to help provide appropriate content with our zoo programs.  I also joined site councils in the district to understand the processes of decision making in our education systems at the various levels.  ​

Even after leaving Lee Richardson Zoo to start my business, Buchman Best Behaviors, I continued my connection with the USD 457 School District as a part time substitute teacher further helping my understanding of our education system on a ground level.