Thanks, PsyGuy. I have been mulling over your advice and looking at Special Ed forums on this site. I have to say your description of Special Ed being more about creativity and less about patience really sparked my interest. I really appreciate your advice and will keep researching! :D

Thanks for the Special Ed advice! I will look into that. I have heard that a SPED degree will get you a job just about anywhere I just don't think I have the patience.
I AM going to check out possible certifications that I can perhaps add onto a more traditional degree. A lot to think about!!

Thanks for the advice. I found out today that the local high school uses an IB curriculum so I will try and do my student teaching there.

This may be a silly question but do you need to know another language to be certified ESL?

I can definitely do science but not math or "mathy" science. Thanks for the advice! My university offers a degree in middle grades science and social science. I will see if I can add on classes and get certified in high school science too! Keep the advice coming! I need it for sure. ;)

I am about to begin an education cohort in the fall. I would love to know your opinions on which degree or certificates will make me the most desirable candidate for overseas hire. Truly I want a job with the DoD but would really just like an overseas adventure! :D

Since I am starting at the beginning of my teaching career (and I am already 33!) I would like to make sure I am setting myself up with the best degree/experiences/certificates, etc.

Thanks!