2008 Essay Contest Winners
WINNER
DRIVER - Sharon Scott
CHILD - Matthew
- Number of Years Driving a School Bus - 16
- Type of Bus - Thomas Built
- School District - Ridgefield, CT
- Favorite thing about being a school bus driver - "I love working with children. They truly are one of life's greatest gifts. I also like that because I only work during school hours, I am able to spend a lot of time with my own children and take a more active role in their lives."
Grand Prize Winner, Sharon ScottRUNNERS UP
DRIVER - Dianne Swartz
CHILD - Madison
- Number of Years Driving a School Bus - 16
- Type of Bus - Thomas Built
- School District - Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Favorite thing about being a school bus driver - "I enjoy being a school bus driver because every morning I start the children's day with a friendly hello and a smile. They know they can count on me to be there and usually on time. I have watched the children from kindergarten up through eighth grade grow up and be very special to me.."
Dianne SwartzDRIVER - Bernadine Stickle
CHILD - Nicholas
- Number of Years Driving a School Bus - almost 4
- Type of Bus - International
- School District - Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Favorite thing about being a school bus driver - "I enjoy the children the most. They are very precious, and I like being a happy face and friendly voice they can depend on every school day."
Bernadine StickleDRIVER - Shari Dilday
CHILD - Tamia
- Number of Years Driving a School Bus - 4
- Type of Bus - Thomas Built
- School District - Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Favorite thing about being a school bus driver - "I have great children on my bus! I love watching them grow up. We are lucky that we get to keep the same routes each year."
Shari Dilday