A Profile of North Carolina Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

Abstract

Secondary family and consumer sciences (FCS) teachers were surveyed to obtain demographic information, employment plans, and job satisfaction related to their teaching positions. Results indicated that typical respondents were middle-aged educators who taught FCS specialty courses on the block schedule. The majority of respondents were extremely satisfied with their teaching positions, as well as the perceived effectiveness of their FCS programs. Many were planning to retire within the next ten years.