This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Maria Todaro, Area General Manager of Krapf School Bus, 2026 NSTA Golden Merit Award recipient, NJSBCA Board Member, as part of NSTA's Back-to-School Series. Maria begins by sharing her journey into the student transportation industry and the experiences that shaped her leadership career. Curt and Maria discuss why safety remains at the heart of student transportation and the steps operators take each day to ensure students arrive safely to and from school. The duo also explore emerging trends and challenges that could have the greatest impact on the industry in the years ahead, while reflecting on the significance of Maria's recent NSTA Golden Merit Award recognition. Looking ahead, they highlight the value of industry engagement and professional development through state associations, including Maria's leadership role with the New Jersey School Bus Contractors Association (NJSBCA). The episode wraps up with Maria sharing a favorite back-to-school memory and how listeners can learn more about Krapf School Bus and its commitment to safe, reliable student transportation. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!
