WELCOME TO YYLI
Welcome to Yeshivas Yakir Li, where we provide a nurturing and empowering environment for students from Primary through Middle School. Serving children ages 3 through Grade 8, our unique Frum Montessori education in Boca Raton, FL fosters a love of learning, strong character, and lifelong personal growth.
Menahel's Message
At YYLI, we are dedicated to providing a holistic education that nurtures each child's intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development. Our goal is to create a supportive and inclusive community where students thrive academically and personally.
Philosophy & Values
At YYLI, our approach is centered around kindness, respect, responsibility, hard work, and fun. We believe in creating a positive and enriching learning environment that inspires our students to become compassionate and lifelong learners.
The Dream Team
We scoured the country, high and low, for the greatest teachers out there.
Click through to learn more about each member of our staff and how to get in touch.
Rabbi Daniel Presberg
Menahel
Ms. Andrea Paredes
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Patty Layana
Lead General Studies, Primary
Mrs. Michelle Egas
Assistant Teacher, Primary
Ms. Zarriah Brooker
Lead General Studies, Lower Elementary Girls
Mr. Danny De Berry
Lead General Studies, Upper Elementary and Middle School Girls
Mrs. Ariella Heller
Middle School Girls Program Coordinate
Ms. Shelley Cohen
Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary Boys
Rabbi Shmuel Chait
Lead Kodesh, Upper Elementary Boys
Mr. Yehuda Heller
Middle School Boys Program Coordinator
Mrs. Ariel Pardo
Executive Director, Lead Morah Girls Elementary
Mrs. Batsheva Burack
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Nechama Lapidus
Lead Kodesh, Primary
Ms. Claudia Rams
Assistant Teacher, Primary
Mrs. Raizy Krinsky
Lead Kodesh, Lower Elementary Girls
Mrs. Devora Young
Lead Kodesh, Upper Elementary and Middle School Girls
Mrs. Libby Sinatra
Lead General Studies, Lower Elementary Boys
Rabbi Avrohom Richmond
Lead Kodesh, Lower Elementary Boys
Mrs. Lucette Manocchio
Assistant Teacher, Upper Elementary Boys
Rabbi Mordechai Yachnes
Rabbi, Yeshiva on Sunday for the Boys
Mrs. Deidra Zussman
Director of Strategy and Operations
Mrs. Jessica Intriago
Lead General Studies, Primary
Mrs. Rivky Katz
Lead Morah, Primary
Ms. Adina Gutfreund
Assistant Teacher, Primary
Mrs. Aliza Simblist
Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary Girls
Ms. Nicole Nelkin
Assistant Teacher, Upper Elementary and Middle School Girls
Mrs. Rosie Bleich
Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary Boys
Mr. Nick Munoz
Lead General Studies, Upper Elementary Boys
Rabbi Yosef Deitsch
Rebbi, Beis Medrash