It is with mixed feelings that I inform you of the decision to leave the editorial board of Issues in Educational Research. With it comes an opportunity for reflection about the formative training experiences inherent to the associate editor position and the possibility to acquire certain new skills. In 2009, I was invited to join the editorial team as an Assisting Editor, and later moved into the current role as Associate Editor. Working closely with the past and present editors of IIER provided wonderful on-the-job training opportunities, pertaining particularly to my understanding of the various phases of the publishing process and getting attuned to the breadth of issues facing educational professionals. I was fortunate to be part of a dedicated team that worked to enhance the reputation of the journal and see a substantial increase in submissions of manuscripts, which resulted in the publishing of three yearly issues of the journal since 2010. I am delighted with the achievement of the journal and grateful for the chance to learn much about the editorial process.