Many people contributed to this twenty-fourth yearbook. The eYearbook Planning Committee members are acknowledged for their recognition that tradition does not always serve the professional needs of educators. Thus, the transition from a historical and research focused yearbook in traditional book form to a practitioner oriented CD is their suggestion for meeting the needs of today’s teachers.

Recognizing that family and consumer sciences administrators and teacher educators at the state level are in key positions to note exemplary programs, teachers, and practices, these individuals were contacted by e-mail and asked to nominate deserving teachers/programs in their states. We are grateful to the 15 individuals from nine states for contributing 22 nominations for inclusion in this eyearbook. All nominees were contacted, congratulated, and invited to provide a description of their program, supplementary program materials, and, where appropriate, examples of public recognition. All ten teachers who responded are represented in this eYearbook. Five middle level and five secondary teachers from six states are included in the eYearbook. We thank the nominators and teachers who responded.

A project such as this requires administrative and technical assistance. We are appreciative of the following colleagues at Kansas State University: Kathy Brown, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean of Education; Jean Kiekel, Graduate Teaching Assistant and doctoral student; Mary Hammel, Associate Director for Media and Creative Services; and Dennis Devenney, Associate Director for Technology and Network Services.

Janice R. Wissman and Sally J. Yahnke, Co-editors