Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Kissimmee consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Kissimmee know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.
Get to know our tutors and staff in Kissimmee!
Kent
Owner
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.”
Sarah
Chief Operating Officer/ Owner
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.
Kim
Director
Jill
Director of Education
Jill is the Director of Education at Sylvan of Kissimmee. Jill taught middle school social studies for the School District of Osceola County for 14 years. She attended Valencia College and the University of Central Florida where she earned a degree in Classical Humanities. When she’s not at Sylvan, Jill likes to spend her time in her garden, cooking, and making pottery. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Indy.
Aubree
Tutor
Aubree is a reading and math tutor at Sylvan of Kissimmee with a gift for working with kids. While Aubree has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. When Aubree isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, crafting, baking, and spending time with her infant and husband.
Mia
Tutor
Mia is a reading and math tutor at Sylvan of Kissimmee with a gift for working with kids. While Mia has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. When Mia isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, going to concerts, and spending time with her dog, Lottie!
Maggie
Tutor
Maggie is a tutor at Sylvan of Kissimmee. Maggie studied Elementary Education at Mississippi College and has been teaching for around six years. When Maggie is not at Sylvan, you can find her watching football, going to Disney, and playing with her dog, Packer!
Kate
Tutor
Kate is a reading and math tutor at Sylvan of Kissimmee. She earned her Masters of Elementary Education degree at Lesley University. She taught for 6 years in her home state, Massachusetts, before recently moving to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather! She now teaches math and science in Polk County. When she’s not teaching, she is spending time with her family, park hopping at Disney, or playing with her dog Winnie!
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