Business View Magazine May 2023

201 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 5 SCHOOL CI T Y OF HOBART were excited to get that,” King says. “We knew that it was an opportunity that our kids could benefit from and would give them a leg up as they look into going into those industries along that pathway.” Buffington believes it’s essential to always stay ahead of the curve to serve Hobart’s students with the best opportunities for achievement and success. “You have to be green and growing all the time,” she says. “You can’t just rely on the status quo. You can’t just sit back and think that things won’t change. They will, and I think we’ve had a good vision of working with people and understanding their needs and how to move forward.” And now, she hopes that the School City of Hobart can lead by example and become a pathway for other schools in the state and the country to follow. “Here is the kicker about high school,” she says. “In most states, it’s compulsory attendance. So let’s give them a purpose to be in high school. Our model is an excellent demonstration of what it means to think outside the traditional core you offer in your high school. Reinvent high school!” “Let’s use the time we have kids and keep their interests and engagement. Let’s give them many opportunities to be engaged, save time, energy, and finances, and I assure you they’ll achieve.”