Special Needs Transportation

Feb32015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Special Needs Program Embraces Seon Anti-bullying Campaign

In October of 2014, thousands of students participated in Seon’s annual coloring contest, first launched in 2013 to promote anti-bullying awareness and education. One special needs student program in Georgia participated in the contest in a way that was truly inspiring. We caught up with Gary Mullis, Director of Services at the Cedarwood Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) to hear his story. (more…)

Expert Advice Series: Special Needs Transportation (Part 2)

Expert Advice Series, School Bus

Our industry expert, Kala Henkensiefken, had such valuable insight and advice on the subject of special needs transportation, we asked her to share more on her secrets to success. Here is the rest of our interview: (more…)

Expert Advice Series: Special Needs Transportation (Part 1)

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Uncategorized

Bio: Kala Henkensiefken is the Transportation Coordinator for Brainerd Public Schools – ISD 181 in Minnesota, and an advocate for Special Needs Transportation education and training. Kala started her career in pupil transportation in 1989 as a bus driver, and is now the current President of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MNAPT). She has served on the MNAPT Special-ed Transportation Committee since 1989, and is the current Chair for the committee. In 2013, Kala won the Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence in recognition of her achievements in Special-ed Transportation. (more…)