St. Benedict's Episcopal School (STBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyson W. Fant as the new Director of Enrollment Management beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. Tyson will also serve as a member of the senior leadership team at STBS. Tyson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having demonstrated exceptional admissions and enrollment leadership in various educational and professional settings.
Tyson holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Pre-Law, from Morehouse College. His extensive experience in enrollment and admissions, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence made Tyson W. Fant the ideal choice to lead St. Benedict's Episcopal School's enrollment team.
Tyson joins the St. Benedict's community following a successful tenure at Blue Rock Search as Director of Market Research. During his career, Tyson has held several leadership positions at educational institutions. Tyson was a Professional Development Instructor/Consultant at the Legacy Changer Training Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Tyson also brings extensive experience from Chamberlain University, where he served as the Director of Campus Operations for the Atlanta and Charlotte campuses. During his tenure, he ensured regulatory compliance, developed successful student success strategies, and was pivotal as the point of contact for various departments. At Richmont Graduate University, Tyson held the position of Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management/Director of Admissions. Tyson also served as the Senior Enrollment Officer at Pepperdine University.
"I am excited to join the team of amazing teachers and staff here at St. Benedict's Episcopal School," said St. Benedict's Director of Enrollment Management, Tyson Fant. "I am thrilled to highlight the fantastic work being done with future families as they make the selection to join our community and experience the magic that lives here for themselves. As a father of two amazing daughters (Jolie and Shelby), I understand the school selection process. It is so important that our children are in environments that will push them to think critically and encourage them to be compassionate and to see themselves as members of our global community. St. Benedict's is doing this work with the families here, and I am proud to be able to share this with our prospective families."
In addition to his professional achievements, Tyson is actively involved in the community, serving on various advisory boards and associations, including the President's Diversity Advisory Board at Richmont Graduate University, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Morehouse College Alumni Association, and USA Archery. Tyson is married to Sorina Fant and has two children, Jolie Fant (11) and Shelby Fant (7).
With a robust skill set encompassing recruitment, sales, strategic planning, data mining, leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion development, Tyson can lead St. Benedict's Episcopal School's enrollment efforts to new heights. Please join us in congratulating Tyson and extending a warm welcome to the St. Benedict's community.
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About St. Benedict's Episcopal School (STBS)
Founded in 2009, St. Benedict's Episcopal School (STBS) is an independent school of choice in Smyrna, Georgia, for families of children in preschool starting at one-year-old through eighth grade. The school's primary focuses are inspiring learning, nurturing growth, and embracing the values of Episcopal education. St. Benedict's Episcopal School encourages creativity and inquiry-based learning in a caring and nurturing environment. As an institution, STBS is deeply committed to ensuring its community reflects the diversity of Smyrna, Georgia, and the surrounding area. STBS is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), CIGNA, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), as well as affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), and National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). For continuous news and updates, follow STBS on social media @STBSInsta or visit us at www.stbs.org.
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Contact:
Katrina Garnes/Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: (678) 279-4300 Ext. 3122
Email: k.garnes@stbs.org