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Resources for Educators

Supporting educators, parents, and community members

The Education Department at the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) advances our mission to preserve and share African American history while supporting educators, parents, and community members through meaningful, accessible learning experiences.

Through community-centered educational programs, we serve students, educators, families, and lifelong learners by making African American history accessible, engaging, and relevant. Our offerings include workshops, public programs, and hands-on learning experiences that encourage historical inquiry, cultural pride, and community storytelling.

We also offer enriching TEKS-aligned curriculum materials and guided tours designed to inspire curiosity, deepen historical understanding, and connect visitors of all ages to the lived experiences and stories of the African American community.

A signature initiative of the department is the Aaronetta H. Pierce Future Preservationist Program, which introduces youth and young adults to archiving, historical preservation, and museum practices. This program empowers participants to become stewards of their own history and active contributors to preserving community heritage.

SAAACAM’s Education Department is committed to honoring the past, engaging the present, and preparing future generations to preserve and share our stories.

Meet our Education Department

Project Coordinator

Ever Garza

Ever Garza brings a deep commitment to historical education and accessibility to the SAAACAM Education Department. Ever attended the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and holds both a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in History. During Ever’s time at UTSA, she gained invaluable experience as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, working closely with students enrolled in the Historical Method courses. Ever is also a familiar face at SAAACAM, having served as an Exhibit Space Docent for nearly three years, where she engaged directly with visitors and shared the museum’s vital narratives. In her expanded role as Project Coordinator in the Education Department, Ever is dedicated to ensuring that SAAACAM’s educational resources and the rich history they contain are accessible to all audiences.

Education Specialist

Pesha K. Mabrie

Pesha K. Mabrie, M.Ed., is an educator, researcher, and community advocate who uses history as a tool for empowerment, resistance, and social change. With over a decade of experience in Student Affairs and higher education administration, she has supported students from historically marginalized communities through college access, leadership development, and student success initiatives, including admissions advising, student activities, housing and residence life, college access programs, and TRiO. She currently serves as a researcher with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM), where her work focuses on uncovering and interpreting the histories of Negro Motorist Green Book sites across San Antonio, Texas, elevating stories of Black resilience, mobility, and community care. Grounded in community-centered storytelling and experiential learning, her work engages youth and community members in actively learning local African American history and understanding its relevance to present-day struggles and opportunities. Pesha has also worked as a program evaluator for federal, state, and local educational grants in San Antonio, reflecting her commitment to equity, accountability, and program improvement. She is a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in Higher Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio and is deeply committed to youth empowerment, critical consciousness, and expanding public access to San Antonio’s African American histories while cultivating students and community members as change agents.