Charlie Buehler serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Excel Schools. In this role, he helps to envision and implement Excel’s strategic plans and supports staff and students from all of the Excel Schools. Charlie has worked in the higher education space for over 12 years and understands the educational journey of students seeking alternative and innovative learning options. His background in admissions, marketing, academic delivery, student services, and technology provides him with a holistic view of the student experience.

Charlie received his B.A. degree from Augustana College (now University) in Sioux Falls, SD, and his M.T.S. (Master of Theological Studies) from Harvard University. Charlie earned his Ed.D in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University.

Of his many academic interests, Charlie is particularly interested in how we can create social presence and connected learning opportunities in Virtual Learning spaces. His dissertation focuses on providing creative learning opportunities for global educators within social media platforms to help them learn about social presence and connected learning while experiencing it in that unconventional learning environment. He is working with educators from Egypt, Iraq, U.A.E., Algeria, and Tunis.

Charlie is married and has six sons, three of whom still live at home. His family loves dogs, and they have four: a Shar Pei, a French Bulldog, and two Basset Hounds.