Background
Grossmann, Deena Michele was born on July 31, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Saul Bennett and Miriam Rose (Stybel) Grossmann.
Grossmann, Deena Michele was born on July 31, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Saul Bennett and Miriam Rose (Stybel) Grossmann.
Bachelor in Theatre Arts and English, Beaver College, 1981. Postgraduate, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1982. Master of Arts in Jewish Education with honors, Gratz College, Philadelphia, 1985.
Intern, Museum American Jewish History, Philadelphia, 1976-1978; youth advisor Kadima, Beth Tikvah - B'nai Jeshurun, Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, 1977-1980; teacher 5th grade, Beth David, Philadelphia, 1980-1981; teacher 3d grade, Kellman Academy, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 1983; intern audio visual aids, Division Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Gratz College, Philadelphia, 1984-1985; teacher, tutor, M'kor Shalom, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 1982-1985; teacher 6th grade, Rodeph Shalom Metropolitan Religious School, Philadelphia, 1982-1985; educational director, Portland (Maine) Community Hebrew School, 1985-1989; educational director, Congregation Brith Shalom, Bellaire, Texas, since 1989.
Usher Alley Theatre, Houston, since 1989, Portland Stage Company, 1986-1989. Co-house manager Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland, 1987-1989. Member American Association School Administrators, Council for Jewish Education, National Association Temple Educators, Coalition for Advancement of Jewish Education, Jewish Educator's Assembly.
(New England region recording secretary 1988-1989), Jewish Educator's Council (secretary since 1992).
Married Alejandro Alberto Schaffer, December 23, 1990.