Sandra Rosario, President Sandra Rosario, the FABES president, has been a voice for education in the Tampa Bay region for over 10 years. An innovative educator and teacher leader, she oversees ESOL programs for Hillsborough County Public Schools, one of America's largest school districts. Contact Sandra Rosario by email at sandra.rosario@fabes.org.

Don Blair, Immediate Past President
	Don Blair was the 2008-2010 president of FABES. A board member for four year, Don has a long history of advocating on behalf of English Language Learners and Migrant students. Don is the Supervisor of ESOL & Migrant Education for the Sarasota County School Board. Contact Don Blair by email at don.blair@fabes.org.

Margarita Pinkos, President-Elect Contact Margarita Pinkos by email at margarita.pinkos@fabes.org.

Kate Hoffman, Recording Secretary Kate Hoffman is the ESOL/Migrant Coordinator for the Manatee County School District. She has been teaching and serving ESOL and Migrant students for almost 20 years in Florida. She assists the president in authoring executive board communications and maintaining the FABES.org website. Contact Kate Hoffman by email at kate.hoffman@fabes.org.

Minnie Cardona, Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer Minnie Cardona is leader of a strong team of ELL advocates. Overseeing programs in ESOL, Title III and World Languages for Seminole County Schools, she brings to FABES a presence of mind and attention to detail. Minnie oversees membership and other services. Contact Minnie Cardona by email at minnie.cardona@fabes.org.

Dr. Tomasita Ortiz, Past President Tomasita Ortiz has lent her leadership and vision to the FABES organization for many years. Her insights have maintained a strong thread of information uniting ESOL professionals across Florida in promoting success for all students. She oversees ESOL services for Orange County Public Schools Contact Dr. Ortiz by email at tomasita.ortiz@fabes.org

Beatrice K. Palls, Past President Bea Palls is a National Educational Consultant for ESOL and World Languages. A voice of leadership and clarity, she has dedicated her career to developing greater possibilities for English Language Learners and ther teachers. Both through curriculum development and educator training, her efforts have helped many school districts and private institutes to foster an environment of achievement and professionalism on behalf of all learners. Contact Bea Palls by email at bea.palls@fabes.org.

Brenda Trimble, Board Member

Brenda Trimble, Supervisor of English For Speakers of Other Languages Program in Duval County, has been involved in leadership activities at the local, state, and national level. She has served as a national consultant on teacher training, primarily in western states. She has served on Assessment Item Analysis Panels for cultural bias, at both the state and national levels. Program development has included critical dual-language and critical foreign languages. Ms. Trimble has been the recipient of many awards for contributions to student achievement and teacher training. Contact Brenda Trimble by email at brenda.trimble@fabes.org.

Dr. Arnhilda Badía, Legislative Liaison A former state representative, accomplished educator and author, Dr. Badía is a voice of reason in the political setting. She maintains strong ties to Florida's governmental policy makers to make sure that they always keep the interests of our language-minority students in mind. Contact Dr. Badía by email at arnhilda.badia@fabes.org.