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By Alan J. Borsuk Published on: 12/27/2008  Patricia Hoben, principal at Carmen High School of Science and Technology, deals with schedule issues during lunch. Hoben left a career as a federal science adviser before starting the school. - Photo by Rick Wood High expectations.
High performance. It's been that way throughout Patricia Hoben's life. A doctorate in biophysics and biochemistry from Yale. Influential work as a science adviser in Washington. And now: founder and head of a small high school on the south side, where low-income students are being pushed to commit themselves to two things: High expectations. High performance. In its second year, many of the 140 students of Carmen High School of Science & Technology show signs they are making those commitments. And Hoben shows the traits that make schools like this succeed: Unrelenting dedication, clear vision, an ability to bring people together, and a positive outlook. |
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