1. I will have two degrees in April. I’ve fulfilled one already (English), and am finishing up the last two classes of my philosophy degree. I’m aware that one needs at least a Bachelor’s. In Florida, districts can issue someone with a Bachelor’s degree a temporary certificate if they did not complete education training within their degree program. However, when I search online I cannot find a district that authorizes a temporary educator certificate in Texas. The alternative teaching pathways can cost upwards of 5k and would mean more schooling, which isn’t something I’m willing to do. It appears gaining a certificate from Florida would make it easier and would mean I wouldn’t need an alternative program, and just have to take their tests. I’m perfectly fine taking the tests, but there is more to it and I want some answers. I can only google and interpret so much, so I’m really interested in getting information from someone familiar with the whole process.

2. Nope. I’m still in Florida. I’m just curious about other states’ processes, and am strongly considering a move to Texas if I can get certification. Or North Carolina. I feel like I want to get out, but perhaps I may stay for 1-3 years and aim toward the Sarasota area.