Katherina Kroo Grunfeld

Background

Grunfeld, Katherina Kroo was born on August 10, 1946 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Came to the United States, 1951. Daughter of Alexander Aladar and Gisela (Klein) Kroo.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, 1968. Master of Arts, New York University, 1970. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1991.

Career

Lecturer, Bronx Cmty. College, New York City, 1969; teacher, English Now, New York City, 1982-1986; director, English Now, New York City, 1990-1995. Member Hunter College Archives Advisory Committee, New York City, since 1993.

Achievements

• Katherina Kroo Grunfeld has been listed as a noteworthy educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Workshop leader Jewish Community Center, New York City, since 1993. Member Committee for Homeless and Community Outreach, New York City, since 1990. Chairperson Joint School Activities Communications Consortium of 19 Indiana Schools, New York City, since 1992.

President, chair Joint Schools Activities, Inc., since 1995. Member American Educational Research Association, American Educational Studies Association, History of Education Society, American Jewish History Society, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: archeology, skiing, bike riding, opera, ballet.

Connections

Married Paul Grunfeld, January 23, 1971. Children: Nicole, Natalie, Gabrielle.