Meet Our Team

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.

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.”

Cassy graduated from IUPUI with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has five children and one grandchild. After her children were born, she chose to stay home and use her teaching skills by homeshooling all of them. With the last one now taking college classes, she is excited to be back in the public- teaching! She loves music, hiking, baking, and spending time with her family.

Liz

Center Director -Training and Educational Coaching Coordinator

As a Training and Educational Coaching Coordinator, Liz oversees educational opportunities, professional development, program management, instruction, and assists with daily center operations across many centers. Liz has a passion for  education and working with students of all ages. She received her bachelor’s in Education and a Concentration in the Arts at Appalachian State University, and had many opportunities teaching abroad. Liz enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys as well as traveling.

Jim

Math Teacher

Jim is a math teacher who enjoys explaining the concepts of math to his students. He has the unique ability to help clarify difficult lessons. He studied at Ball State University and spends his free time playing guitar and watching football.

Jolene

Teacher

Jolene teaches in Greenwood, IN, and has a special ability to tutor students in all things math, as well as other subjects. She completed her undergraduate degree at Indiana State and furthered her graduate studies at IUPUI, Marian, and Indiana Wesleyan. Jolene also enjoys walking, reading, swimming, and traveling.

Brooklyn

Tutor

Brooklyn is an English tutor at Sylvan Learning of South Indianapolis with a gift for working with kids. While Brooklyn has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in teaching speech. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2021. She currently teaches a variety of English classes at Franklin Central High School. Her favorite part of teaching is creating positive relationships with her students. When Brooklyn isn’t at tutoring you will almost always find her reading a book!

Joe

Teacher

Joe is a math tutor at Sylvan Learning of South Indianapolis with a gift for working with kids. While Joe has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in upper level math tutoring. Joe enjoys teaching because it can really make a difference in student’s lives and he gets to see the progress students make over time. Joe studied at both Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Indiana University Southeast. When Joe isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him at the movie theater watching the latest blockbuster movie on the big screen with his wife, eating out at a local restaurant, or watching sports on TV with family and friends.

Emily

Tutor

Emily is a math and reading tutor at Sylvan of Indianapolis with a gift for working with kids. While Emily has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She graduated from IUPUI and currently teaches high school English. When Emily isn’t at tutoring, you’ll find her going on hikes with her dog, Ollie, and watching baseball games.