HopSkipDrive Bolsters Safety Council with Eaton and Nederveld; ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 Set for January
HopSkipDrive, a leading youth transportation service, has bolstered its Safety Advisory Council with the addition of Jenifer Eaton and Steve Nederveld. Meanwhile, the Education Technology Industry Hub (ETIH) Innovation Awards 2026 are set to announce their winners on 14 January 2026.
Eaton, Co-founder of Rooted in Play and a Columbia University graduate in developmental psychology, brings a wealth of expertise to the council. She previously served with the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) and now contributes to HopSkipDrive's CareDrive educational program alongside her new role.
Nederveld, with over 25 years of experience in crisis response, safety, and trauma-informed care in educational settings, also joins the council. Both Eaton and Nederveld will help guide HopSkipDrive's innovation in youth transportation safety.
The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 celebrate excellence in global education technology. Entries are open to organizations across the UK, the Americas, and internationally, fostering innovation and progress in the sector.
HopSkipDrive's expanded Safety Advisory Council, now including Jenifer Eaton and Steve Nederveld, will strengthen the company's commitment to safety and innovation. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, with its global reach and focus on excellence, promises to be an exciting event in the education technology calendar.
