Michael Brazington
Publisher
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I work with authors to publish their books and bring them to market.
What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
I love working where the mission is to connect readers with Jesus, and I love working with people who will stop and pray anytime you ask.
Who is your favorite author at TEACH Services?
Paul Ricchiuti. I met him as a child. He was an animated, smiling, engaging man. His stories featured prominently throughout my childhood.
Alyssa Newman
Design & Production Director
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What does "When You're Here, You're Family" mean to you?
This is a very literal statement for me. I work for my uncle who owns the company, I work in the same office as my mom, and my other uncle has written many books that I've helped sell! So now it's really neat to actually be a part of the TEACH team. But aside from the literal aspect for me, this is a personal and dedicated company. And although a business, it feels much more connected. We all believe in the same God, and working for Him is what really makes us all family.
What's your favorite book at TEACH Services?
My favorite book we have here would have to be Swift Arrow by Josephine Cunnington Edwards. I absolutely loved reading this book when I was a kid. It's an exciting and inspiring book and all-around good read.
Who is your favorite author at TEACH Services?
Eric B. Hare. He writes such interesting and exciting stories! I grew up hearing and reading his stories and they're just as exciting now as they were before. I also really loved the book that Merikay McLeod wrote called "Now." The way the author tells the story really spoke to me and made an impression on me.
Karen Newman
Customer Service Specialist
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I am head of Customer Service.
What does "We Help Bring Your Words to Life" mean to you?
Here at TEACH Services, we help others communicate those ideas, values, desires, and skills they feel passionate about.
What is your favorite book from TEACH Services, and what book do you long to see written?
My favorite book here at TEACH Services is without a doubt, Swift Arrow, and the book that I long to see written is the one I have in my heart.
Angela Morris
Acquisitions | Content Manager
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I handle all the updates to our websites and product descriptions for our distributors.
What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
Writing bright and exciting copy to describe our books to open the reader's mind.
What is your favorite book from TEACH Services?
My favorite TEACH book so far is A Day in the Life of Jesus by Dennis Nickel, I love this devotional as it gives me a first person experience and encourages me to have a closer walk with Jesus.
Debbie Hess
Lost-N-Found Used SDA Books, Manager
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I am the manager for the LNF (Lost ‘n Found) division of TEACH, which works with used, and often, out-of-print books. Do you have SDA books you need to get rid of, thin out? Please don’t throw them out. Send them my way—they will be put to good use.
What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
I pray in the mornings that God will guide in my choice of books, choosing ones that people need in their walk or search for God. It is exciting to me that the books I choose could be just the very thing that someone needs for encouragement, challenge, instruction, reproof. Chances are, these books are hard to find, but maybe they’ll be here!!
What's your favorite memory of interacting with a customer?
One day a gentleman came in that was delivering a load down the street. He looked around a bit and couldn’t hide his delight at what we offer—vegetarian and plant-based foods. Being a trucker, he found it hard to find healthy food on the road. He turned his semi down our road to make a delivery, and found us!! He was convinced that God led him here to find food that would help him eat the way he was committed to eat. I enjoy being part of something like that!
Edwin De Armas
Tech & Reprint Specialist
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What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
It is a calm and peaceful environment that reminds me of my previous work in the Cuban Union's Seventh-day Adventist Publishing House.
What's your favorite book at TEACH Services?
There are many books but I don't have a favorite yet
What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I'm in charge of the Tech Support and Reprints departments as well as doing design work for the company.
Kathy Pflugrad
Editorial Director
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I direct the book editing process by contracting editors for each manuscript, then serve as a liaison between editors and authors to oversee the polishing of author’s manuscripts before they move into the production phase.
What does "We Help Bring Your Words to Life" mean to you?
Here at TEACH Services, we take an author’s thoughts from a (sometimes rough) draft to a glossy and colorful book—and even an ebook and audio book, if requested. We strive to make each book the best it can be by editing for clarity and organization, then add appropriate enhancements like pictures, pull quotes, and graphics. We finish it off with an attractive cover design based on the author’s input.
How did you come to work at TEACH Services?
It all started with giving my last package of Soy Curls™ to neighbors who wanted to make “chicken” fajitas for vegan dinner guests. When I stopped at TEACH Services to replenish my supply, I learned they needed another editor. After working as a contract editor, I joined the team as Editorial Director when that position became vacant.
Timothy Hullquist
Publishing Group Manager | Author Advisor
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What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
I look forward to each day because I get to meet the most interesting authors and get to hear from them their experiences, stories and activities—it's just like being there with them.
What's your favorite book at TEACH Services?
Preparation for Translation by Milton Crane, MD—because it has opened my eyes to a lifestyle anyone can obtain that's in harmony with God.
What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I'm an Author Advisor in the Publishing department, where I assist authors in understanding the publishing process, and guide them in making the best decisions in getting their book published. I've been with TEACH Services since 1984, and have enjoyed every day with the company.
Emily Murgolo
Marketing Manager
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I am the Marketing Manager.
What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
I love that the team at TEACH is like a family. A family who are all working together to bring readers to Christ. It is wonderful to all be a part of that mission.
Who is your favorite Bible verse?
I love Matthew 28:18-20,"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
Amy Kepford
Costumer Service
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What is your responsibility at TEACH Services?
I am primarily responsible for customer service, but I also help with other various tasks as needed.
What's your favorite part of working at TEACH Services?
I believe that literature has and will continue to play a big role in spreading God's word, and it's exciting to be a part of that mission.
Who is your favorite author at TEACH Services?
My favorite author is Doris Lacks. She used to be my neighbor and her zest for life was truly inspiring. She is an example of someone that has lived their life putting their total confidence in Jesus, and I have been blessed to call her my friend.