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A red and orange graphic with a black and white portrait of Jackie Wilkerson Brown. Text reads, "Meet the 2025 Winner! Jackie Wilkerson Brown."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 23, 2025

Announcing the 2025 School Bus Driver Hero: Jackie Wilkerson Brown

Learn how our inaugural Driver Hero winner has become attuned to student needs, stepping in to support Dean Transportation and Lansing School District in ways that go far beyond her role.

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Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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A polaroid collage of images of Susan Miller and her family, plus text reading, "Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy".
Articles•by Elora Haynes•June 19, 2025

From the Driver's Seat to State Leadership: Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy

The Colorado school transportation director's quiet beginnings launched a decades-long journey that shaped how students get to school across the state. Learn her story as she reflects on her career and gets ready to retire.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Amanda Huggett•May 19, 2025

How a Life Change Changed Lives: Michael Brown, 2025 Contractor of the Year

With over four decades of commitment in school bus transportation, Michael Brown has built a respected student transportation company in California, tirelessly advocating for drivers and making a profound impact on the industry in the Bay Area.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•March 24, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Trailblazers: Inspirational Leaders & Change Makers

Meet 12 inspiring up-and-coming leaders in student transportation from this year’s crop of SBF award winners.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Amanda Huggett•March 17, 2025

2025 Administrator of the Year: Kimberly Jones’ Servant Leadership in Action in Chicago

With major successes addressing the driver shortage and serving disadvantaged students, Kimberly Jones takes a holistic, student-centered approach to student transportation in the Windy City — one that is focused on trust, communication, and equity. Learn more about this year’s School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year here.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•February 24, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Tristan Scott

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Tristan Scott, a school transportation leader and motivational speaker from Texas, talks goals, her experience as a working mother, and finding resolve.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•February 18, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Alexander Kevelier

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Alexander Kevelier, Blue Bird’s marketing manager, discusses his path to success, raising a Black son and daughter in the world today, and the value of being open.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•February 10, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Rose Lee

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Rose Lee, a publicist-turned-transportation director in California, shares her experience as a Black woman and how we can all work together to create inclusive spaces for all.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•February 5, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Mario Ross

Meet just one of many incredible faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Mario Ross, a school bus driver from Kentucky, shares his experience as gay Black man in society and what steps transportation teams can make to create safe spaces for all.

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