Credit: Pennsbury School District
Jeanne Lakawitz has been named the Pennsbury School District’s Bus Driver of the Year.
Lakawitz, a 14-year district bus driver, is currently assigned to transport students to Pennsbury High School, Quarry Hill Elementary School, and Pennwood and William Penn middle schools.
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Pennsbury Transportation Director Charlie Williams announced Lakawitz’s award at the bus drivers’ annual kick-off meeting late last month.
“Jeanne Lakawitz is a great example of the best qualities of a bus driver,” said Williams. “She is dedicated, compassionate toward her student passengers, and also passionate about her work. She develops a good rapport with the students.”
Pennsbury student Cameren Cooper was invited to speak of the impact Lakawitz had on him over the years.
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“You have had such a huge impact on my life,” Cooper said of Lakawitz. “Please remember that there may be someone else like me out there who is in elementary school right now, and you can be just as inspiring to him or her as you have been to me.”
Lakawitz, Neshaminy High School graduate, said she treats all the children on her route as if they were her own.
“It is a joy to have them on my bus.” She also stated how much she enjoys meeting the parents and building relationships with them. “They’re always so grateful that I’m their children’s bus driver and show their appreciation. My family and friends are also very proud of me. I wish to extend special thanks to Cameren, too,” she said.
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In addition to working for Pennsbury, Lakawitz has transported campers attending summer programs at the Lower Bucks Family YMCA. She previous has worked at Langhorne Carpet Company in Penndel and OKO Plush Company in Hulmeville.
“I love what I do,” said Lakawitz, “and I’m honored to receive this special recognition.”
