Anne LaTarte

ANNE LATARTE

The Broad Residency Class of 2009-2011
Current Organization: New York City Department of Education
M.S., Teaching, Pace University
B.A., Sociology, Kalamazoo University

“During my time in classrooms, I have seen the academic achievement gap manifest itself in the lives of so many of our country’s minority students growing up in low income areas: kids entering the 5th grade at a 2nd grade reading level, or matriculating to the 8th grade without a solid grasp of multiplication tables. This gap is not a reflection of student capabilities, but of an education system that’s failing them. An equal opportunity for a quality education, where your achievement is not determined by your zip code, is an imperative if our country is going to live up to its promise of ‘liberty and justice for all.’ It is my hope that through the knowledge and skills that I build as a part of the Broad Residency, I will develop into a leader in the field of education who ensures that all children are given the chance to reach their potential.”

Anne LaTarte is currently the director of special projects in the educational technology and achievement data group in the division of accountability and achievement resources at the New York City Department of Education. LaTarte manages the product development, marketing, and some of the training and support for resources and tools that get student data into the hands of educators, including teachers, principals, network leaders, and superintendents. Prior to joining The Broad Residency, LaTarte worked for Teach For America as the managing director of program of the Special Education and ESL team in New York City, where she managed a staff that was responsible for the training and development of over 350 teachers and the achievement of nearly 23,000 students. In this role, LaTarte designed and implemented a new approach for setting and measuring academic achievement goals in special education settings that is now being used nationally in Teach For America classrooms. In addition, LaTarte is the president of the board of directors for Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School in the Bronx. Her career in education began as a Teach For America corps member in New York City in 2003 where she taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade special education. LaTarte’s passion for educational equity and working with students who have special needs began much earlier, volunteering for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in her home state of Michigan. LaTarte holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Kalamazoo University and a master’s degree in teaching from Pace University.  LaTarte is a participant in The Broad Residency in Urban Education (Class of 2009-2011), serving her two-year Residency at the New York City Department of Education.