make this paragraph flow, taking out "your": Embarking on the path to becoming an educator requires dedication, passion, and the drive to learn continuously. It is a journey where you embrace challenges head-on, finding joy in making a positive impact on the lives of others. The road to becoming an educator has proven to be flexible, with the only requirement being a bachelor's degree. Although your degree is from a different field, you can obtain licensure through an alternate route program. The alternate route program offers a path to teacher licensure to individuals who did not complete a traditional program. Similar to traditional, alternate route programs require candidates to complete coursework, field experience, and observations. The rigorous content is to ensure candidates are classroom ready. However, when surveyed and asked whether or not their undergraduate degree prepared them for the teaching profession 60% of educators disagreed or strongly disagreed, while the other 40 percent agreed or strongly agreed. When broken down, 46% of our population disagreed, making it the most selected choice. Second, with 37% agree; third, disagree with 14%, and lastly strongly agree with three percent. In an effort to lower the 60 percent, teacher preparation programs should provide a balance between practical experience and coursework. Currently more emphasis is placed on theories, instructional strategies, and assessments rather than hands-on experience. With the biggest issue