MENU
SEARCHLocation managers for the school bus contractor nominated employees for the honor, which highlights safety performance as well as character.
The honorees in STI’s fifth annual Safety Wall of Fame were recognized during a recent ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Student Transportation Inc. (STI) recently inducted 14 employees into the company’s Safety Wall of Fame.
The honor is bestowed on employees who have exceeded the regular scope of their duties by exhibiting an outstanding commitment to safety and community, according to STI.
The honorees in STI’s fifth annual Safety Wall of Fame were recognized during a ceremony with the company’s senior leadership in Charleston.
Employees were nominated by STI location managers from across North America. Criteria included safety performance as well as character, such as following safety best practices, taking pride in their jobs, mentoring new team members, and engaging in their communities.
"We believe that safety awareness is an ongoing process, not a one-time event," said Shelly Hall, STI’s vice president of safety. “These employees exhibit the best of the best in the industry, and we are honored to have them as members of the STI family.”
STI’s fifth annual Safety Wall of Fame inductees are:
• Karen Mastriania
• Karen Stebbins
• Mary Mouton
• Billie Waugh
• Gilbert Martinez
• Daniel Douglas
• Vicky Reibert
• Bill Patterson
• Joan Podolski
• Mindy Lehman
• Eloise Estrada
• Tammy Diethelm
• Karen Souza
• Nancy Stephan
The alternative transportation provider’s 2025 Safety Report highlights 99.7% incident-free rides, 130 million safe miles, and more.
Read More →
Searching for the right equipment, technology, or services for your school transportation program? This industry guide brings together manufacturers and suppliers across the entire school bus market, all in one place. Download it to find the partners who can help move your operation forward.
Read More →
Child Safety Network appointed psychology researcher Michael C. Hout, Ph.D., to lead a study examining why drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.
Read More →
Investigators reported a remote assistance error allowed a Waymo driverless vehicle to illegally pass a stopped school bus in Austin.
Read More →
See how a new 50-state roadmap outlines 69 strategies for districts, law enforcement, and policymakers to reduce the 39 million illegal school bus passings reported each year.
Read More →
Recently, an Iowa student died after falling under a school bus, while 14 Oklahoma students were injured days later when a semi-truck rear-ended their bus.
Read More →
Selecting a fleet technology partner can be complex, especially with evolving operational demands and limited resources. This white paper outlines seven key criteria to help school transportation leaders evaluate options and align technology with their needs. It offers a practical framework to support more informed decision-making.
Read More →
When school bus communication systems fail, the consequences extend far beyond equipment repairs. Downtime can increase safety risks, strain dispatch operations, and erode driver confidence. Explore how proactive radio lifecycle management and managed services are reducing disruptions, supporting driver retention, and delivering predictable budgeting for school transportation fleets.
Read More →
EverDriven has launched a new safety council aimed at standardizing and strengthening student transportation practices across all states it operates in.
Read More →
The OEM's three-week campaign during National School Bus Safety Week has awarded nearly $6,000 to Bryan County Schools to support increasing student safety around the bus.
Read More →
