From steering the wheel of a school bus to navigating the world of global business, one Manatee County driver is proving that every stop along the way matters.
Meet Sandro Dor, the ultimate multitasker on Manatee County’s roads: a 2019 Manatee High School graduate, soccer enthusiast, and the friendly face students look forward to seeing at Kinnan Elementary, Lee Middle, and Southeast High.
As the driver of Bus 1111, he takes immense pride in keeping his bus meticulously clean, creating a welcoming and safe environment for every student who steps on board. He has served with the School District of Manatee County for five years.
He is fluent in four languages: Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and English. Sandro is using those incredible communication skills to build his dream future.
Between his morning and afternoon routes, you won’t find Sandro resting. Instead, he’s opening up his laptop. As a current student at the State College of Florida (SCF) studying International Business and Management, he is taking classes in between school drop-offs and late into the evening. His hard work and stellar grades were just recognized by the State College of Florida Foundation with a well-deserved $1,500 scholarship!
With his sights set on graduating in Summer 2027 or early 2028 -and potentially adding a computer engineering degree to his resume - his ultimate goal is to become an entrepreneur, an HR leader, and truly be his own boss.
Every day, he hopes the kids on his bus will think big. When asked what message he wanted to leave with his students, he didn't hesitate: "Take advantage of everything they give you. You never know which road is going to lead you to where you want to be."