Mary Buehler

What She’s Passionate About

Mary is fascinated by how people learn in digital environments. She is passionate about creating learning experiences that are grounded in learning theory and accessible to a variety of learners.

Her Professional Experience

Mary has a background in middle childhood education and taught language arts to fourth graders in Cincinnati Public Schools, where she thrived on the challenge of providing quality instruction to a variety of learners with a wide range of abilities and needs. An interest in how technology can improve accessibility and learning outcomes led Mary to a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology.

Unlikely Path

Mary has a background in horticulture and briefly worked for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Her knowledge of plants and botany has been useful for creating a garden oasis in her backyard.

Family Matters

Mary’s family is a University of Cincinnati family. Mary's husband, Eric, is a professor of communication at UC, where Mary earned her undergraduate and master's degrees. Their daughter Skyler is a UC student majoring in Criminal Justice, and their son Gabe has plans to attend when he finishes high school.

Favorite Book

Mary's favorite book of all time is The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. It details the catastrophic outcomes of one family's well-intentioned mission trip to Africa, where all their assumptions about who and what is good are challenged. It is the story of women surviving and thriving in a patriarchal world, and the challenges of being a wife, mother, sister, and daughter.

Fun Fact

Mary is devoted to community service and serves on the board of a non-profit that provides financial assistance to community members who are struggling due to a catastrophic health event. She stays in touch with her public-school roots by mentoring a CPS student.