Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Success
Mission
Helping every child thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially—by supporting the adults who guide them at school and at home.
Approach
Thrive Behavioral & Educational Consulting partners with teachers, school leaders, and parents to design practical, research-grounded strategies. Coaching, professional learning, and consultation build calm, well-structured environments where children flourish.
35+ Years
Of Experience
Meet Rivka Goldberg
Rivka Goldberg, M.Ed., BCBA
—educator, consultant, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 35 years in education.
Experience
Longtime Director, Yeshiva Beth Yehuda Preschool: led a team of 70+ staff, built school-wide behavior and social-emotional curricula, and designed professional development that continues to shape classroom practice.
Expertise
Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and individualized behavior intervention plans that are practical and effective.
Services
Teacher Coaching:
1:1 support to strengthen classroom management and instructionParent Training & Workshops:
including a signature Parenting Series for calm, consistent, and connected homesStaff Development & Ongoing Consulting:
for schools, preschools, and organizationsAdministrative Consulting:
building professional, developmentally appropriate, behaviorally sound systems
Values
Torah-aligned guidance, warm collaboration, and a firm belief that every child—and every adult—can learn, grow, and succeed with the right tools and support.
Credentials & Certifications
Professional Certifications
- • Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
- • First Aid & CPR Certified
Education
- • Master of Education in Special Education, University of Washington
- • B.A. in Psychology, Education, and Special Education, College of Staten Island
Teaching Certifications
- • Certified in Early Childhood Special Education (MI)
- • General Education (MD)
- • Torah Umesorah Instructional Coaching Collaborative Graduate
From Confusion to a Plan
Simple strategies for behavior, learning, and regulation.