Following graduation from Binghamton University in 2001, Ms. Stant decided to pursue a career in education. After completing her masters at Binghamton University in elementary education in 2003, Ms. Stant taught kindergarten and first grade for four years at a charter school in Harlem. In 2009, she joined Success Academy as a first and second grade teacher at SA Bronx 1. Ms. Stant became a lab site teacher at SA Bronx 1, modeling instruction and coaching teachers to improve their practice. In 2013, Ms. Stant joined SA Harlem 3 as a leadership resident, managing the third grade team and planning professional development for teachers. She ascended to the role of principal in 2014.