When many of us hear the word “hero”, our mind immediately turns to fictional characters such as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc. Most of us do not automatical- ly think of school bus drivers. A hero is defined as “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble quali- ties.” Similarly, an old proverb states, “A hero is a man who is afraid to run away.” Here are just few examples of Florida school bus drivers who didn’t “run away.” • Students in Boca Raton credit their school bus driver with saving their lives, as she was able to safely stop her bus on a busy street following a brake failure. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she did all of this while still maintaining order
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He quickly laid on the horn and alerted the child to stop. The child’s mother reported to The Florida Times-Union, “Without a doubt, he saved my son’s life.” These are just a few examples of heroic bus drivers who used their training and quick-thinking to save children’s lives.
But when you stop and think about it—aren’t all school bus drivers heroes? Every day, they drive a 10-ton vehicle full of 50 to 80 of what we consider our most precious treasures.
They do this through rain, snow, sleet, or shine into all kinds of traffic, all while maintaining control and order through a tiny rearview mirror. Regardless, each day our children are safely delivered to and from school. How many of us can actually say that we hold the lives of 50+ people in the palm of our hands each and every day? Most people don’t realize a school bus driver’s importance.
School bus drivers develop a relationship with each and every child, and can make or break a student’s day, as they are often the first and last authority figure outside of the home children see each day. Bus drivers are sometimes the first line of defense for dangerous situations at school. Through
He quickly laid on the horn and alerted the child to stop. The child’s mother reported to The Florida Times-Union, “Without a doubt, he saved my son’s life.” These are just a few examples of heroic bus drivers who used their training and quick-thinking to save children’s lives.
But when you stop and think about it—aren’t all school bus drivers heroes? Every day, they drive a 10-ton vehicle full of 50 to 80 of what we consider our most precious treasures.
They do this through rain, snow, sleet, or shine into all kinds of traffic, all while maintaining control and order through a tiny rearview mirror. Regardless, each day our children are safely delivered to and from school. How many of us can actually say that we hold the lives of 50+ people in the palm of our hands each and every day? Most people don’t realize a school bus driver’s importance.
School bus drivers develop a relationship with each and every child, and can make or break a student’s day, as they are often the first and last authority figure outside of the home children see each day. Bus drivers are sometimes the first line of defense for dangerous situations at school. Through