Who We Are
Northeast Editing, Inc., comprises both on- and offsite authors and educators who have worked together (mostly harmoniously) for many years. We are experienced and dedicated to ensuring student success. We maintain long-term relationships with our clients and consider them friends as well as business associates.
Our Team
- Tracey Vasil Biscontini
- Marie Devers
- Trilby F. Greene
- Lindsay M. Rock
- Mark Dziak
- Rebecca Sparling
- Elizabeth Mohn
- Joanne Quaglia
- Angela Harmon
- Off-site staff
- Tyler and Morgan Biscontini
- Bailey
- Prince William
Tracey Vasil Biscontini
Tracey Vasil Biscontini, founder and president of Northeast Editing, Inc., holds bachelor degrees in education and mass communications from King’s College and a master’s degree in English from the University of Scranton. Recently named one of the Top 25 Women in Business in Northeast Pennsylvania, she is a former educator, journalist, and newspaper columnist whose award-winning writing has appeared in national magazines. She is also a former editor and project editor for Harcourt Brace. Since founding Northeast Editing, Inc., in 1992, Biscontini has managed educational projects and authored test-preparation and library-reference content for some of the largest publishers in the United States.
Marie Devers
Marie Devers, director of new business, earned a bachelor of arts degree in English with a minor in American studies from Saint Joseph’s University and a master’s degree in writing from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. An experienced composition and literature instructor, she works with clients to design content plans to suit their specific needs. Devers is the author of the pet-care guide Our Best Friends: Turtles. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, she is currently at work on a young adult novel. In her free time, Devers enjoys trolling local libraries and independent bookstores and reading.
Trilby F. Greene
Trilby F. Greene, editorial director, holds a bachelor of arts degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing from The Pennsylvania State University. Greene has put her outstanding writing, editing, and project management skills to use on many publications for Northeast Editing, Inc. In her free time, Greene copyedits manuscripts for published and aspiring authors; writes fiction, poetry, and songs; and enjoys reading, singing, and learning to play her acoustic Fender.
Lindsay M. Rock
Lindsay M. Rock, managing editor, holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism with a minor in English from The Pennsylvania State University and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor society. An exceptional test passage and item writer, Rock has authored and edited many educational products. Rock’s passages, which include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, are lively, interesting, and culturally diverse. She is fluent in reading-level assessment and manages large projects and off-site staff. Rock also assists in the management of a number of projects at Northeast Editing, Inc. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching football, and shopping.
Mark Dziak
Mark Dziak, senior editor, holds a bachelor of arts degree in English with a concentration in writing from King’s College. Dziak has created educational passages and questions for dozens of tests and textbooks, often incorporating his love of history into his work. He brings a particularly keen eye for detail to Northeast Editing, Inc., and works to ensure that our clients’ products are top-notch and printer-ready. In 2008, Dziak published a military history book, The Battle of Wyoming: For Liberty and Life, and he currently has some novels in the works. In his free time, Dziak enjoys thinking, puttering, and seeking (mis)adventure.
Rebecca Sparling
Rebecca Sparling, senior editor, holds a bachelor of arts degree in English with a minor in journalism from Marywood University. Sparling has worked on a number of projects, including writing test-preparation materials for many state examinations and editing articles for several History of Issues textbooks. She is also the author of the pet-care guide Our Best Friends: Gerbils. In her spare time, Sparling enjoys reading young adult novels, watching movies, running, and crocheting.
Elizabeth Mohn
Elizabeth Mohn, editor, holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications with a concentration in writing from Clarion University. Mohn began her career at Northeast Editing, Inc., as an editorial assistant, during which time she worked on various editing and writing projects. Now an editor, Mohn assists senior staff members with various projects. Aside from her ability to switch projects at a moment’s notice, she exhibits a fervent attention to detail. In her spare time, Mohn writes short stories, practices amateur photography, and enjoys completing do-it-yourself projects and shopping for used books.
Joanne Quaglia
Joanne Quaglia, editor, is a magna cum laude graduate of Wilkes University with a major in communications and a minor in marketing. Quaglia has 15 years’ experience writing public relations and marketing materials. She has a keen eye for detail and proofreading, and the writing-intensive positions held throughout her career have allowed her to hone her command of grammar and the English language. When not reading or editing her husband’s short stories, Quaglia enjoys watching her youngest daughter dance and her other two children play every sport under the sun.
Angela Harmon
Angela Harmon, editor, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a minor in English from Pennsylvania State University. Harmon spent four years as a copy editor at The Citizen’s Voice, and she can’t help but edit everything she sees from phone books to menus to billboards. When she’s not editing, she’s usually in the kitchen trying out a new cake recipe, reading cooking blogs, or walking her dog, Owen.
Off-site staff
Northeast Editing, Inc., maintains contact with a large pool of talented, experienced educational writers, editors, consultants, and subject matter experts with expertise in a variety of fields. Many of our off-site staff have been trained in-house and are well prepared to assist with large projects when needed.
Tyler and Morgan Biscontini
Tyler and Morgan Biscontini, office kids, grew up at Northeast Editing, Inc. Technological gurus and reading and writing whiz-kids, they can often be found quarreling at the spare office computer or harassing the editors.
Bailey
Bailey, office dog, spends at least part of her day at Northeast Editing, Inc., where she enjoys kissing the staff and growling at the mailman.
Prince William
Prince William, resident office cat, was rescued by the staff of Northeast Editing, Inc., when he was discovered hungry, bedraggled, and lonely. He now lives a life of luxury, napping in in-boxes and chasing crumpled Post-Its.