Wentzville Schools' Transportation Director Wins Award

(The following is a press release from the .)

Jennifer Simpson, Director of Transportation for the Wentzville School District, is the recipient of the 2012 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Administrator of the Year Award.

Simpson was presented with the award at the 47th annual MAPT Conference and Trade show in Columbia, MO on July 12.

The award is presented annually to a MAPT member for their contributions to the pupil transportation field above and beyond the call of duty.

Simpson was nominated for the award by the transportation employees, who wrote “Jennifer is a great team leader and role model working hard to inspire her staff members. She does not expect more of anyone than she does of herself, displaying sincere confidence in her staff members. Her attitude is friendly, positive, and professional with a unique down to earth flair. The challenges of managing almost 200 people can be daunting, but Jen gives each staff member a voice in the workplace. She is a magnificent leader, role model and boss.  Her staff members look up to her, respect her, and can’t help but love her because she leads by stellar example!”

Simpson says the award is the result of a team effort. “This department wouldn’t be what it is without all of our employees, I’m honored that they nominated me, but this award is for all of us and not just for me, this plaque should have all of our names on it!” 

It has been a busy year for Simpson and the Transportation Department. Last fall they moved into a new state-of-the art-facility, over the winter they received the best fleet efficiency rating in the County, and this spring they were presented with the “Exemplary School Bus Maintenance” award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).