HopSkipDrive Blog

Why school districts choose HopSkipDrive
Learn about some of the many reasons why school districts choose HopSkipDrive, from exceptional safety data to real-time ride tracking.
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- Aylin Cook

HopSkipDrive launches HopSkipImpact, connecting nonprofit organizations with safe youth transportation
HopSkipDrive is pleased to announce HopSkipImpact, a new program aimed at supporting and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations across the country.
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- HopSkipDrive

Safety Series #3: Safety Advisory Board
HopSkipDrive's Safety Advisory Board is comprised of a team of industry leaders and experts in the youth transportation space.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas
Marketplace Manager Hector Villegas is thrilled to be using his technical skills at a company that is making a tangible positive impact on the world.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Operations Training Manager Lexie Johnson
HopSkipDrive Operations Training Manager Lexie Johnson is grateful to have found a company where she can make a difference while advancing in her career.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager Jola Washington
Meaningful work that brings a sense of purpose and fulfillment is important to HopSkipDrive Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager Jola Washington.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Client Support Specialist Juan Carlos Armenta
After starting his journey with HopSkipDrive as a CareDriver, Juan Carlos Armenta was eager to expand his contributions to the company.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Trust & Safety Associate David Duong
David Duong puts his innate patience, empathy and background in psychology to good use as a Trust & Safety Associate at HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Full Stack Engineer Andrea Wayte
Andrea Wayte's passion for education, desire to make a difference and deep interest in devising creative solutions led her to HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Safe Ride Support Specialist Yvonne Chambers
Yvonne Chambers' teaching, parenting and rideshare driving experience made her a perfect fit for HopSkipDrive's Safe Ride Support team.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Cory Harget
Cory Harget’s experience taking care of family taught him about one thing that is an essential part of being a HopSkipDrive CareDriver: patience.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet VP of Business Development, Joe Brumfield
Joe Brumfield has always supported equitable access to education — and he's excited to continuing doing so at HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Roxie McClenton
For retired daycare owner Roxie McClenton, being a HopSkipDrive CareDriver allows her to stay busy while continuing to help children.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Senior Product Manager Stephen Stradley
Stephen Stradley's innate interest in using technology to solve problems led him to a position on HopSkipDrive’s product team.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Associate Engineering Manager Leora Juster
The many characteristics Leora Juster developed earlier in her life as an athlete and coach have made her a natural fit for HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet CareDriver Operation Specialist Angela Kao
Since joining the HopSkipDrive team in 2021, Angela Kao has discovered a values-driven work environment where she feels seen and appreciated.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Crystal Hunter: From CareDriver to CareDriver Operations Manager
After getting her first taste of HopSkipDrive is as a CareDriver, Crystal knew she wanted to expand her involvement with the company.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet Stephen Fusco: From Special Education Teacher to Director of Legal Affairs and Data Security
Learn how Stephen Fusco channels his special education and law background — and his passion for helping children — here at HopSkipDrive.
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- Karen Sampson

Meet HopSkipDrive CareDriver Mishelle Sharp
For Mishelle, the opportunity she’s had to engage with — and help — children has added a new level of meaning to the CareDriver experience.
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- Karen Sampson

My personal experience with the child welfare system
HopSkipDrive VP of Strategic Partnerships Qiana Patterson shares her personal experience in the child welfare system.
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- Qiana Patterson