Goat Tales: A School Bus Driver’s Creative Approach to Safety Education

Valerie Higley, a school bus driver for First Student at East Lyme Public Schools in Connecticut, is passionate about promoting school bus safety. She takes a unique approach by writing a children’s book featuring her goat, Shaman, and using it as a tool to educate students on the importance of safety while riding the bus. By caring for students as if they were her own, Higley has found a creative way to ensure their safety while traveling to and from school.

Safety technology and training have become a top priority following a tragic rollover crash in Texas and a bus accident involving a bicyclist. It is important for those in the industry to stay informed and educated on the latest safety measures. You can do just that by attending the STN EXPO this summer, where you can learn and discuss more about safety practices in the transportation industry.

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