Strongsville Schools Bus Driver Wins Prestigious, Statewide Award

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville's Jill Bush is the Ohio School Bus Driver of the Year.

Bush has been a school bus driver for the Strongsville Schools since 2008. The Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) voted her the George Sontag, Jr. School Bus Driver of the Year last week, noting she exhibited outstanding leadership and professional conduct.

“I am so honored to receive the George Sontag, Jr. Award. I especially need to make everyone aware that if it weren’t for the fabulous team in the Strongsville City Schools transportation department, this couldn’t have happened for me. I love my students and my job — thank you so much for this recognition,” Bush said.

Excerpts from Bush's nomination form noted her love for Strongsville students, her ability and desire to go above and beyond to help students, and her knowledge of the district and transportation. She was described as the "ideal model for all school bus drivers."

“The Strongsville City Schools Transportation Department is extremely proud of Jill and her recognition from the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation as the George Sontag, Jr. Award recipient for School Bus Driver of the Year. Jill epitomizes the ‘Whatever It Takes’ mindset and helps to make our transportation team better each and every day,” said Curtis Washington, transportation supervisor for Strongsville City Schools.