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Amanda Huggett

Executive Editor

Amanda Huggett is the executive editor for School Bus Fleet. She started at Bobit Business Media in 2021 and was previously the managing editor for several of its sister fleet group brands, including Automotive Fleet, Fleet Forward, and Auto Rental News. 

An adept and passionate content and communications professional, Huggett graduated with a B.S. in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her background and love of journalism began at the local newspaper and continued at a major casino industry trade publication. She has over a decade of media and marketing experience across a range of industries.

Based in Minneapolis and a self-proclaimed cat lady, she can often be found spending time with her four cats, working a jigsaw puzzle, researching her family tree, or enjoying her favorite '90s sitcoms.

Huggett welcomes feedback from SBF readers and experts in the school transportation space. Reach out to her if you've got an idea or tip to share!

Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 21, 2025

The State of School Bus Contracting [2025 Survey Results]

Who are the largest contractors in North America? What fuels make up their fleet, what is the average pay, and contractors’ plans and top challenges? Find out in this annual report.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettApril 15, 2025

Leadership Lessons with SBF’s Award Winners [VIDEO]

Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s 2025 Administrator of the Year, Kimberly Jones. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 9, 2025

5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMarch 27, 2025

Lessons Learned in Leadership… So Far

What makes a great leader? Here are a few of the takeaways I’ve learned so far, with some inspiration from SBF’s 2025 award winners.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Whitney Kopanko of Sonny Merryman

Kopanko, 32, is the director of marketing & school bus sales and EV program manager at Thomas Built dealer Sonny Merryman.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Randall Crawford of Clay County District Schools

Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Nikki Patterson of Pearland ISD

Patterson, 39, grew up around the yellow bus. Now, she serves as safety and training supervisor for Pearland ISD in Texas.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Morgan Judge of EverDriven

Judge, 35, brings her attorney background to the role of senior director of regulation at EverDriven, where she ensures the alternative transportation company is compliant.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Megan Fratzke of Bemidji Area Schools

Fratzke, 39, is a dispatcher for Bemidji Area Schools in Minnesota.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Michael Henley of Douglas County School System

Henley, 31, serves as the coordinator of transportation for Douglas County School System in Georgia.

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