A Montgomery County elementary school principal takes bus driver shortage into her own hands by getting behind the wheel and becoming a certified bus driver herself. Now, she is not only driving students home after school but also working to raise awareness about the issue. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) said in a statement that Emily Clark, the principal at Norman Smith Elementary School, is “determined to be a part of the solution” to the problem of bus drivers shortage. “I would love to raise awareness in the community of the need for bus drivers,” Clark said in a statement. “I hope we will have community members that want to make a positive connection with students and families.” The nationwide bus driver shortage existed long before the lockdowns but has only grown worse during the pandemic, according to School Transportation News. In a survey conducted by the outlet, 80 percent of respondents nationwide said …