Meet the Clermont team

Welcome to Sylvan Learning Center! My name is Kent Kolbow, and I am the owner and one of the directors. I received my college education in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During my educational experience, I completed a Bachelor's degree in Math with a strong background in Physics, Chemistry, and Psychology. I also earned an endorsement in Education. Throughout college, I taught at Sylvan Learning centers in Fort Wayne, and within a few years, became the director. In 1997, I decided to purchase the Sylvan centers in Elkhart and Mishawaka. I have since had the opportunity to purchase nine additional centers in Indiana, four in Florida, and five in Maryland. My goal through working with Sylvan is “Success with every student.”

As Chief Operating Officer & Owner, Sarah oversees eleven centers in Indiana (Mishawaka, Elkhart, Merrillville, Schererville, Valparaiso, Fishers, Carmel, Plainfield, Greenwood, Fort Wayne North, & Fort Wayne South), four Florida centers (Clermont, Ocoee, Dr. Phillips & Kissimmee), and five centers in Maryland (Bel Air, Crofton, Catonsville, Timonium, & Columbia). She thoroughly enjoys working with all of the students and their families. Sarah studied at Cedarville University. When Sarah isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her spending time with her husband and her two beautiful daughters.

As Center Director at Sylvan of Clermont, Nadine leads a team of dedicated educators whose collective goal is the success of every child. A former Director of Education and 20-year veteran teacher, Nadine knows that learning is a lifelong activity that should be fun and meaningful. “Meeting students on their learning path and showing them that they can go as far as they can imagine is my goal.” Whitney M. Young said it best: “Stretch your mind and fly.” Nadine studied at Florida State College-Jacksonville and Jones College. In her free time, Nadine loves traveling, reading, writing, enjoying sand and sun at Florida’s beaches, or exploring nature at the local botanical gardens.

Kathie taught science and math in NJ and she now enjoys tutoring at Sylvan of Clermont, FL. Tutoring in science and math most are her favorite subjects. Kathie studied at William Paterson University, Ramapo College; and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. During her time as the Center Director for the Buehler Challenger & Science Center in NJ, Kathie enjoyed her sharing her love of space science. She is a natural adventurer having spent time flying small planes and enjoying the slopes as a ski instructor. In her free time, Kathie loves crocheting and spending time with her family at Disney World.

Lisa is a teacher in Clermont, FL and she loves working with kids. Reading is Lisa’s favorite tutoring subject, and it is where she excels. Lisa studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and you can also find her appreciating the natural scenery during outdoor walks.

Joshua is a math tutor at Sylvan of Clermont with a gift for high-level math. Joshua enjoys helping students understand and work through the finer details of math. He studied at the University of South Florida and graduated with a degree in Mathematics Education. During his time off from Sylvan, Joshua enjoys reading, studying foreign languages, or working out at the gym.

Kylee Martin is an elementary teacher in Groveland, FL with a gift for working with kids. She has many tutoring talents and finds the greatest joy in teaching and tutoring ELA and math. Kylee studied at Ashford University. When she isn’t teaching or tutoring, Kylee’s favorite activities are traveling and going to Disney.

Klara taught Spanish and English in Queens, New York and has a gift for working with kids. Although she has many tutoring talents, Klara finds the greatest joy in tutoring Reading and Math. She studied at Queens College in NY. When Klara isn’t at Sylvan, she enjoys spending time with her cats and writing poetry.

Graceann is an elementary school teacher in Clermont, FL., with a gift for working with kids. While Graceann has many tutoring talents, she enjoys tutoring students in Reading most. She studied at UCF. When Graceann isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her granddaughter, reading, and in the kitchen baking delicious treats.

Joshua is a tutor at Sylvan of Clermont. While Joshua has many talents, he finds great joy in math for all grade levels. He studied multidisciplinary studies at Texas Tech University. When Joshua isn't at Sylvan, you 'll find him playing tennis, spending time with his wife, and watching sports.