Transforming Transportation Centers & School Districts
I’m Tonya Buckley, and I help school transportation departments stop the revolving door.
Using my signature keynote, “Who’s Really Driving Your Bus?”, I turn burned-out, emotionally drained staff into a locked-in, proud, high-retention team that actually wants to show up and stay.
"Who's Really Driving Your Bus?"
About Tonya
Why Book Tonya
30+
Years Experience
Let’s be honest… is this your department right now?
🚌Drivers stretched thin, running extra routes like it’s normal
🚌Morale low, attitudes high, and new hires quitting faster than you can train them
🚌Discipline referrals piling up while everyone blames transportation
🚌Your team feeling invisible—until something goes wrong
If that hits home, you don’t need another boring “professional development day.”
You need a wake-up call that speaks their language.
What we offer
Services
We understand that no two journeys are the same. That’s why Tonya offers a wide range of services to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Signature Keynote "Who's Driving Your Bus?"
A high-energy, hard-hitting keynote crafted specifically for school transportation departments.
Ideal for: Back-to-school kickoffs, in-service days, conferences
Focus: Burnout, emotional exhaustion, mindset, ownership, and morale
Outcome: Staff feel seen, valued, and re-energized to serve with pride
Retention & Morale Reset Workshop
A deeper dive following the keynote to turn inspiration into action.
Half-day or full-day workshop
Interactive exercises around attitudes, “passengers” (stress, anger, fear), and team culture
Teams walk away with a practical retention game plan and personal “Bus Check” tools.
Leadership Training
Closed-door session just for leadership.
Strategic conversation around culture, communication, and support
Tools to better lead drivers, monitors, and routers through change and chaos
Focus on reducing turnover, improving trust, and building a healthy, accountable environment
New Hire Onboarding
A powerful welcome session for new drivers and monitors.
Sets expectations, standards, and department culture from day one
Helps new hires connect their job to a bigger purpose and mission
Designed to reduce early quits and build loyalty quickly
Back-to-School or Mid-Year Rally Session
A shorter, punchy session to kick off or recharge the year.
45–60 minute motivational talk
Refocuses the team on safety, attitude, and unity
Perfect for staff appreciation days or mid-year resets
Trauma, Stress & the Driver’s Seat Talk
For departments ready to go a little deeper.
Addresses how personal storms show up on the job
Teaches staff how to check what’s “on their bus” before they pick up students
Encourages healthier coping, empathy, and safer environments for kids and adults. Very hands on activities
Virtual Keynote & PD Sessionss
All core topics are available virtually.
Great for multi-site districts or budget-conscious departments
Live virtual keynote, Q&A, or follow-up sessions
Recording options available (based on agreement)
Custom Programs & District-Wide Initiatives
For districts who want more than “one and done.”
Series of sessions across the year (keynote + workshops + check-ins)
Can be tailored for drivers, monitors, dispatch, staff, and school staff
Built to support long-term retention, culture change, and team unity
Why Transportation Centers & School Districts Book Tonya
If you’re tired of putting Band-Aids on real problems, it’s time to bring in someone who understands their language, sat in their seats and understands their struggles. Tonya is definitely someone they can relate to!
Transportation directors, superintendents, and principals across the country bring in Tonya when they:
🚌 Need a hard reset on morale
🚌 Want real talk without disrespect
🚌 Are ready to invest in the people who keep the entire district moving
Retention
With over 30 years of experience, in transportation. They listen because I speak their language.
Burnout
Your staff is not tired; they are experiencing unaddressed burnout.
Emotional Exhaustion
Emotional Exhaustion usually starts from other personal sources and transferred to the workplace.
Morale
Your staff should be ecstatic about coming to work.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Book Tonya Today!
The time to invest in your staff now. Contact us today and discuss your journey toward a brighter future.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Book Tonya Today!
The time to invest in your staff now. Contact us today and discuss your journey toward a brighter future.
Email: [email protected]
Site: www.tonyabuckley.com
