Meet the Dr Phillips 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.

Jordan is an SAT prep tutor in Orlando, FL with a gift for working with kids. While Jordan has many tutoring talents, she finds that math brings her the greatest joy while tutoring. She studied at the University of Central Florida. When Jordan is not at Sylvan, you can find her with her cat, making art, talking to friends/family, or playing video games.

Tamra is a math & reading tutor at Sylvan of Dr. Phillips with a gift for working with kids. Tamra has many tutoring talents; she finds the greatest joy in primary tutoring. She studied at West Texas A&M. When Tamra isn't at tutoring, you'll find her playing music, reading, or spending time with her grandchildren.

Kelly is a tutor at Sylvan of Dr. Phillips. While Kelly has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in watching/helping the kids thrive in tutoring. She studied foreign language and education at University of Austin Peay in Tennessee. When Kelly isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her traveling, working out, reading, and spending time trying new places and new things.

Lauren is a tutor at Sylvan of Dr. Phillips. While Lauren has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. When Lauren isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her playing with her cats or baking.