Get to know our Transportation Team!
Pictured L-R: Jennifer Bergstedt, Kenzie Stickley, Gabe Jaramillo, Tammy Burkholder, Kelly McDermott.
Introducing Jennifer, Bus #1: Jennifer is new to Pettisville Schools as a bus driver, but not new to driving bus. She has been driving for over 15 years and still loves it! Her son Zac is in 8th grade here at Pettisville. Some of her hobbies are camping and playing darts, and her favorite foods are pizza and tacos. Welcome, Jennifer!
Introducing Kenzie, Bus #4: Kenzie is mom to Mason, a 2022 Pettisville/Four County graduate, and Quinn, who is currently a Senior at Pettisville/Four County. A 1998 graduate of Stryker High School & Four County, she has been in the Cosmetology business for 26 years and this is her 5th year driving bus. She loves spending time with her family and Mike at the lake in the summer and being a 4H advisor. In the winter, she enjoys playing Roller Hockey. Kenzie is a total foodie who loves to try new restaurants as well as play at home with new recipes. Thank you, Kenzie!
Introducing Gabe, Transportation Coordinator: Gabe aka Coach J is a familiar face to many of our Blackbird students, having been the head Cross Country and Track coach for the last 7 years. Gabe also has driven buses for the district for over 6 years. This year, Gabe went from driving bus to coordinating the transportation needs for our district. He is also working in the technology department. His favorite foods are tacos and pizza. Gabe and wife, Damiann live in Pettisville with their 4 pugs. Thanks for all you do, Gabe!
Introducing Tammy, Bus #5: Tammy graduated from Archbold High School and Four County and is married to Scott and they have three kids that attended/graduated from Pettisville. They have 9 grandchildren total and three of them currently attend Pettisville. When Mrs. B isn't driving the bus, helping on the playground, monitoring study hall, or helping at the score table for our home Blackbird games, she enjoys camping, boating on Lake James, riding motorcycles and horses, and loves kayaking and hiking. She is an advisor for Dust & Denim 4-H Club. Her favorite foods include salmon, steak, and you can't forget the ice cream. Thanks for sharing your many talents with us, Tammy!
Introducing Kelly, Bus #9: Kelly is a 1985 graduate of Pettisville and has been married to Jaret for almost 37 yrs. They have 3 children (all 3rd generation Pettisville grads), a son-in-law, and 4 grandchildren. When she's not driving our Blackbirds to and from school, or keeping stats/driving for the volleyball teams, Kelly spends time baking, canning, reading, hiking/walking, gardening, working in my flowerbeds, and is involved at church in the marraige ministry. Her favorite foods include pizza and ice cream. Thanks for keeping our Blackbirds safe, Kelly!