HopSkipDrive Blog

How changing bell times are affecting school transportation
Learn about how changing school bell times are affecting school transportation operations, and explore some best practices and potential solutions.
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Caring for your caregivers: Ensuring success with HopSkipDrive
We deliver many communications directly to caregivers/parents in an effort to ensure a strong partnership with HopSkipDrive across all fronts.
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- Gabrielle Sias

Helping students get ahead with career and technical education (CTE)
To unlock the benefits of career and technical education (CTE) programs, students must have access to consistent and reliable transportation.
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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 Corporate Counsel
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 Jen Gralish
Jen Gralish has had many meaningful experiences during the 758 rides she’s completed as a HopSkipDrive CareDriver in Seattle.
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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