The data in this study measure beginning teachers' perceptions of their own success in school and the degree to which they now believe themselves to be committed to making school a happy, successful place for their students. The research also provides Canadian data on the sources and nature of stress during the first year or two of teaching and how beginning teachers perceive their stress levels compared with other beginning teachers, more experienced teachers, their own students, and during their preservice training. Anonymous questionnaire data were elicted from 300 Faculty of Education elementary and secondary graduates of a one-year consecutive program from the 1984 and 1985 graduates of the University of Western Ontario. The questionnaire was returned by 170 men and women who were currently employed. (JD)