Bia Adams Vergakis is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a focus in Early Childhood Education, specializing in the Reggio Emilia philosophy. She spent five years teaching at a Reggio-inspired school in Winnetka, Illinois, where she deepened her commitment to child-centered, inquiry-based learning. She later joined Plato Academy in Des Plaines, a Greek-American school grounded in constructivist principles, continuing to nurture her passion for education, child development, and creating meaningful learning experiences for every student.