LaMont Cole was born to Smith and Vivian Cole, and has one sister Shana, and one brother Shedric. He has dedicated his life to improving the community and serving as a positive role model for inner-city youth. LaMont has been in the field of education for 25 years. His commitment to education was fostered at a young age by his strong and nurturing mother. He credits his upbringing and his faith in God for placing him on the right path for success. He began working with young children in 1988, when he worked as a teacher’s aide at The Duffield’s Children’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.