The Foothills School Division has recognized a special woman for her continued dedication in safely bringing students to and from school.

Lisa Willis has been honoured as the Bus Driver of the Year. She's been driving school buses with the division for about 20 years and began as a spare driver with FSD in 1995 and was brought on full time in 1997.

Willis says the division has been great to work with and is appreciative of the honour.

"We have a good working relationship and it's been wonderful," she says. "I would just love to say thank you so much to all the parents and staff in Millarville and the kids on my bus and fellow workers."

She says her favourite part of her job is being with the children.

"Kids are ever growing and interesting. You learn their personalities as you get to know them and they change through the years. It's quite a journey."

Willis will formally be presented the award at the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council Convention in Red Deer from March 15th to 18th.

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