The backstory
Previously, Aaron had been the director of transportation at Floresville ISD since 2014. Her experience includes more than two decades of working in education management, transportation and operations, according to the district.
“I am so thankful for the opportunity to lead the NBISD transportation department,” Aaron said. “I am thrilled to meet all of the staff throughout the district and see what the [New Braunfels] culture is all about. I am most eager for our department to be recognized as we continue to grow and pave new roads as the community continues to expand and develop.”
According to NBISD, Aaron has worked in the education field for 24 years. Prior to working at Floresville ISD, she was the director of transportation and custodial at Devine ISD. From 2001-08, Aaron held several positions at Northside ISD, including station manager, South station assistant manager and Rhodes station assistant director’s secretary. She also previously served as personnel coordinator for Liberty Union HSD in California. Aaron has also worked in sales, marketing and customer service for large private-sector technology and aerospace companies.
A closer look
Her experience includes supervising a workforce of up to 275 employees and providing transportation services for 1,000 to 10,000-plus students for as many as 24 schools at one time. Aaron has served as a certified official for the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation as well as a member of the Texas Association of School Board Officials, according to NBISD.
“Mrs. Aaron was the committee's unanimous choice,” NBISD Chief Operations Officer Clint McLain said. “Her combination of experience and presence was exactly what the committee believed was needed for the transportation department at this time."
According to NBISD, the director of transportation is responsible for managing transportation operations while overseeing and maintaining all district vehicles and buses. They also work to ensure safety and protection for students and staff as well as maintaining and promoting a safe, orderly environment that complies with all state and federal statutes relating to safety.
