President's Message
First Annual Special Needs Team Road-eo – A Great Success
It is with great pride and appreciation that I reflect on the tremendous success of our First Annual Special Needs Team Road-eo. This inaugural event highlighted the dedication, teamwork, and professionalism of everyone involved, along with our shared commitment to serving students with excellence.
From the very beginning of the planning process, it was clear that this event would be something special. Our A.A.P.T. Board came together with purpose and enthusiasm, creating an atmosphere that was both inspiring and meaningful. Their hard work and collaboration were instrumental in bringing this event to life.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the Deer Valley Unified School District for graciously hosting this year’s event. Their support, hospitality, and partnership played a vital role in ensuring everything ran smoothly and successfully.
Congratulations to Paradise Valley Unified School District for earning first place. Representing their district with exceptional skill and teamwork were Driver Joanie Begay and Assistant Seanta Begay, whose outstanding performance truly exemplified the dedication and heart of our transportation professionals.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our partners at DPS, who generously supported the event through judging and score tallying. Their expertise and collaboration were invaluable.
Additionally, we are grateful to our vendors — BusWest, RWC, and Canyon State — for their continued partnership and support. Their contributions helped elevate the experience for all involved.
To everyone who contributed time, energy, and passion — thank you. And of course, a special shout-out to our incredible student actors, who brought energy and realism to every scenario. We are still trying to count how many times they “escaped” from the bus! Their enthusiasm kept us on our toes and added plenty of smiles throughout the day.
This event has laid a strong foundation for a tradition that will continue to grow, unite, and celebrate the outstanding work of our Special Needs Transportation teams. I look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.
Thank you all again for making this event such a success.
Warm regards,
Jeff Kingsley
Mechanic
DVESPA President
AAPT President
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