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Articlesby StaffDecember 16, 2025

From the Editor’s Desk: Our Favorite 2025 Stories You May Have Missed

Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2025

Nominate Outstanding School Transportation Pros Under 40!

We're on the lookout for inspiring up-and-coming leaders in the K-12 student transportation industry to highlight as SBF's 2026 Trailblazers. Nominations open now!

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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 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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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Latisha McIntyre Johnson of New Hanover County Schools

McIntyre Johnson, 36, serves as a cost clerk for New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina.

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