The expert specializes in Pupil Transportation Safety and Regulatory Compliance, with 36 years of professional experience in the school bus and charter bus industry. Her background includes 17 years as a school bus and charter bus driver, followed by 18 years in safety and training roles serving school districts and private motor carriers. She also served for three years with the California Highway Patrol as a School Pupil Transportation Coordinator. Most recently, she held the role of Transportation Safety and Training Supervisor, overseeing the safe operation of approximately 76 school pupil transportation routes. She is now retired from full-time employment and works independently as a safety and training consultant.

Her expertise centers on safety laws, regulatory compliance, and best practices governing pupil transportation. She regularly consults with the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Education regarding transportation safety regulations and operational standards. Her responsibilities have included testing and evaluating driver performance for issuance of commercial driver’s licenses and special certificates to operate school buses; maintaining records in compliance with state and federal regulations; reviewing and approving school bus stop locations in accordance with state law; evaluating loading and unloading procedures; and assessing incidents, complaints, accidents, and emergency situations to recommend corrective action. She has conducted safety check ride evaluations, behind-the-wheel instruction, performance improvement training, and original and renewal training programs for school bus drivers.

She holds multiple transportation and instructional credentials, including a California Department of Education Instructor’s Certificate, completion of the California Highway Patrol State Examiner Program, a Diesel Technology Air Brake Inspector/Adjustor Certificate, and Level 1 Teaching Adults and Vocational Education coursework. She is a State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor and the recipient of the Mark Wesley Saylor Award for Recognition of Leadership and Outstanding Service. She is currently offering her services as a transportation expert witness in matters involving pupil transportation safety, regulatory compliance, driver training standards, and operational best practices.