Massillon Independent Difference Maker: Bret Shunk, Massillon Schools
NAME – Bret C. Shunk
SCHOOL – Massillon City Schools
RESIDENCE – Bowerston
JOB TITLE – Bus mechanic
HOW LONG WITH DISTRICT – Three years.
FAMILY – Wife of 28 years, Julie A. Shunk; sons, Tyler R. Shunk, 28, and Trevor R. Shunk, 26; daughter, Abigail M. Shunk, 21; and five grandchildren.
NOMINATION – “Bret is an unsung hero in our Transportation Department. Bret is our outstanding mechanic who keeps our buses, vans and trucks operational so the fleet is ready to get our students safely to school. Bret goes above and beyond to not only maintain the bus and van fleet, he is instrumental in helping to repair snow plow trucks and maintenance vehicles. Bret is an outstanding employee for Massillon City Schools.”
WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR POSITION? – Knowing all the buses are up and going every day.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING? – Taking care of 34 buses, five transportation vans, eight maintenance vehicles and various other pieces of equipment when asked.
IF YOU WEREN’T DOING THIS, YOU’D BE … – … working on cars or anything with a power plant.
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE STUDENTS YOU DEAL WITH THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW OR APPRECIATE? – Making sure all 34 buses pass a semi- and annual state inspection each year. As well as spot inspections throughout the year.
HOW DO YOU UNWIND AFTER A LONG DAY AT WORK? – Hang out with our dogs and cats.
STUDENTS AND COWORKERS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT YOU … – … foster dogs for Ohio Fuzzy Pawz. Shih tzu rescue out of the Columbus area.
WHAT IS ONE RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT YOUR POSITION THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW EXISTED BEFORE TAKING IT? – Nothing comes to mind.
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