About Us

SHABE exists to help teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators to educate students whose native language is not English.  SHABE was founded by Diana Garcia-Marion of Cy-Fair ISD.  An award is given annually in her honor to someone who has given to bilingual and ESL education.

Activities that are held throughout the year include:

  • Welcome Back to School Breakfast
  • Make and Take Workshop
  • Annual Mini-Conference
  • Teacher of the Year Banquet
  • SHABE Social

We are affiliated with TABE and NABE.