Thalia M. Mulvihill, Ph.D., is Professor of Higher Education and Social Foundations, Ball State University, USA. Thalia is a historian and sociologist of higher education. She teaches qualitative research methods and higher education issues courses and has authored eight books and 85 refereed publications. She co-edits The Teacher Educator and is the recipient of numerous teaching, research, and mentoring awards.

Raji Swaminathan, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Policy & Community Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. Raji's research and teaching interests include qualitative research methods, urban education, and international alternative education. She has authored seven books and has been the recipient of several teaching and research awards. Raji conducts professional development for teachers in alternative schools internationally.