Christina Astrove and Pat Larts Join Literations’ Board of Directors

Literations is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Christina Astrove and Pat Larts.

Christina Astrove

Cambridge Public Schools Literacy Specialist (retired)

Christina has over three decades of experience as a teacher serving Kindergarten through second grade. She most recently served as a Literacy Specialist in Cambridge Public Schools, working with teachers to implement best literacy practices for grades K-5 and training interns and volunteers in literacy assessments and phonics and reading instruction. Ms. Astrove holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University in Child Study and a Master of Arts from New York University in Teaching Emotionally Disturbed Children.

Pat Larts

Literations Volunteer and Site Team Leader

Pat has been a crucial member of the Literations community for 12+ years through her role as a volunteer and Site Team Leader. Ms. Larts has served as the Site Team Leader of Trotter Elementary School since 2013. She has also served as a member of the Literations Program Committee since 2011, providing recommendations to continuously improve outcomes for our students. Ms. Larts lives in Dorchester and is deeply rooted in her community, playing an active role not only at Trotter Elementary School but also at her church in Hyde Park, New Hope Baptist.