Wow! This is unbelievably helpful, thank you. I think I will see if I can go the Missouri route with my J.D. serving as my doctoral degree in social studies. I really appreciate you taking the time to spell out my options.

I am looking for some solid advice on alternative teacher certification options.

I am currently teaching full-time Senior English and an elective course at a well-respected American/AP IS but I do not have a teaching certificate. We moved from the U.S. where I spent the last 10 years as a corporate attorney and my husband worked as a teacher. This summer the school is sending me to AP Capstone certification courses and I will be teaching both AP Research and Seminar next school year. I was lucky that the school I am currently at was willing to hire me without a teaching certificate and experience and I know that will not be the case if we decide to move to another school in another country. I'm wondering if someone has advice on alternative teaching certification pathways available in the U.S. while teaching abroad? I have a B.S. in Business and a Juris Doctorate from two very reputable schools. At this point I have done enough schooling that I am not interested in a full-blown teaching degree. What other alternatives are available for me to obtain a valid teaching certificate in the U.S.? We plan on staying at our current school at least another 2 years so I will have 3 years of teaching experience before a certificate may be necessary to make a move. Do people recommend Teach Now or Teach Ready? Are there states where I can obtain a certificate based on experience and taking an exam? Interested in the path of least resistance! Thanks for any advice.