MEET SUSAN SCALES . The MCCSC driver of bus 48. In her fifth year as a bus driver for MCCSC, Susan drives a secondary route with Jackson Creek Middle School and an elementary route for Templeton Elementary. As Malachi (pictured left) was getting on the bus, Susan said, “Look at this smiling face I get to see every day!” MCCSC B
What is your favorite thing about being an MCCSC bus driver? “Building the relationships with the kids. I would say especially with the little ones, but my older kids are great too! I like to commend my kids and bring up the positive when they’re doing well. I told the school upon arrival to Templeton one day that my entire bus had a great morning. I found out later that Templeton acknowledged Bus 48 in the morning announcements. That really meant a lot to those kids. They already understand my rules. What they quickly understand is that I care. I love my job. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here.” Susan explained that one of the unique perks of being a bus driver in past years was driving her grandchildren to and from school. “I got to see them every day. While my route wasn’t with their school this year, I will always be able to look back at those years that we shared our bus adventures. And I know they are still in great hands with another great MCCSC bus driver now.” Susan went on to offer her thoughts on the start of the school year... “At the beginning of every school year, there are always adjustments being made to routes. This year was no different. I am proud to be part of this team of drivers that shows up to see those smiling faces each day. We are all here because we genuinely want to impact the lives of these students.” We asked Templeton 2nd-Grader Helencia White (pictured bottom left) what is your favorite thing about riding the bus? “The bus driver! She’s nice!”, Helencia explained said as she ran to give Scales a hug. Scales responded, “That is why we do this. I don’t see why anyone would not want to be a bus driver!”
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