The company
Teachers 4 Teachers Publications is a company that has been set up by a group of very experienced teachers to provide high quality, contemporary learning resources for schools. Many years of combined practical teaching experience goes into the making our products.
Directors
Harry O'Brien
Harry O'Brien is a very experienced primary teacher and an award winning author. He has written many best selling primary textbook series. Harry is the general manager of Teachers 4 Teachers Publications and a major author of the Reading Box.
John Walters
John Walters is the current Principal of Heathcote East Primary School. He has vast experience in primary school teaching, executive leadership and teacher training. He was an award winning Computer Education consultant, lecturer and columnist. John is the principal author of the Reading Box.
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The T4T Team
Greg Purcell
Greg Purcell is a very experienced primary teacher, former school executive, lecturer and author of many best selling primary products. Greg is a contributor to the Reading Box.
Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray is a primary teacher with vast experience. He has freelanced as a commercial artist for many years. He was national runner-up in the prestigious Walkley Awards for Excellence in Editorial Graphics. Steve is a major contributor to the artwork provided on our products. He is also a writing contributor.
Neil Matley
Neil Matley spent many years teaching in rural primary schools. More recently he has run country based seminars. He is our company representative for country schools.
David L. Jones
David Jones has extensive supervisory experience in business, warehousing and distribution. He is responsible for all operational and distribution processes for Teachers 4 Teachers.
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Production Staff
James Dalton
(assistant publisher)
James' role at Teachers4Teachers is in a state of constant evolution, whether it's writing and editing material or handling customer inquiries. Having ranked first in NSW for Advanced English in the 2002 HSC, James has since completed a Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) in English and Performance Studies, with first class honours. He likes long sentences.
Daniel Ferla
(designer/graphic illustrator)
When he's not engaged in freelance design work, Daniel forms part of the artistic production team at Teachers4Teachers Publications. He has had a long involvement with graphic media, leading to a first place at his high school for Visual Design in the HSC. Daniel has since completed a Diploma of Design and Illustration at the St George Design Centre.
Tim Higgins
(designer/graphic illustrator)
In 2001, Tim's HSC Visual Arts major work was exhibited at the Hazelhurst Gallery as part of Art Express. Since this time he has completed a Diploma of Graphic Design and a Certificate of Illustration at the St George Design Centre. Tim also works as a freelance graphic designer.
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Contributors
Sue Whiting
Sue is a vastly experienced primary school teacher with a love for literature. More recently she has become a well known children's author. Sue has several contributions in the Reading Box.
Anthea Earnshaw
Anthea is a vibrant teacher with a love for the English language. She has contributed a number of cards to the Reading Box.
Stuart McLean
Stuart has been a professional writer for many years and has provided some contributions for the Reading Box.
Jorg Knoflack
Jorg is a very experienced teacher who has taught in many schools. He was facilitator of the hugely popular QuestaMerc science program. Jorg has several contributions in the Reading Box.
Alan Smith
Although trained as a secondary teacher in English Literature and History Alan has long term primary teaching experience. He, along with Steve Murray, has provided poetry contributions for the Reading Box.
We would also like to thank the many consultants that worked with us on this project.
We would like to personally thank:
Jennifer Cooper
Julie Murray
Gladys Roche
Maggie Aladhamland
Wendy Stanborough
Leigh Finney
Gudrun Walters
Cathy Gamble
Julie O'Brien
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