Mrs. Rivka Varnai holds a BA in general and special education from Touro University, a Master’s of Education in Reading with Reading Specialist Certification for grades K-12 from National Louis University, and Illinois State Board of Education certification for grades K-9 in Elementary Education with an LBS1 endorsement. Rivka has extensive training, skills, and experience in the top literacy intervention programs and assessments.
Mrs. Varnai was a resource teacher and founding Student Services Director at Hillel Torah from 2009-2017 and returned as our Director of Student Services in 2024. Over many years, Rivka has developed a proven track record of achieving excellent results with students. In addition to her work with students, Rivka is a sought-after reading specialist, teaching courses and workshops at the graduate level and mentoring teachers and leaders. In addition to all of the above, Rivka brings to this role a personable and caring approach coupled with highly organized and responsive leadership and management abilities.
Rivka finds it incredibly rewarding to play a role in the remarkable growth that children achieve when provided with skilled intervention by adults who believe in them.