Meet the Kissimmee 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.

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.

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 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!