Introduction

The collection of five chapters shared in this section is a wonderful example of how international communities of practice have been created between and among ISATT members. ISATT has celebrated partnerships and collaborations for more than four decades through the regional and biennial conferences, which have provided ample opportunities for collaborations and partnerships among teachers and teacher educators. Although the stories of the teachers and teacher educators presented in each chapter have distinct qualities, they all share the common goal of revealing the power of synergistic relationships among researchers/authors/practitioners who are committed educators and members of the ISATT community.

The first chapter Communities of Practice with Visiting Scholars shares the accounts of scholars who served as visiting scholars at Leysin American School in Switzerland with the lead author Paul Magnuson, who has been the director of Leysin American School Educational Research Center, which opened its doors to visiting scholars all around the world. Stories of visiting scholars shared in this chapter highlight the value of connection and creating communities of practice for nurturing our souls.