Jon Yacovetta studied Spanish and English at the University of Kansas, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2006. He quickly put his degree to work in the hospitality industry, where he served as a manager, document translator, and corporate CPR instructor for Spanish- and English-speaking employees. Three years later, in 2009, he began his career in education.

After a decade-long career as a high school English teacher, Spanish teacher, and head ba...