Meet the South Indianapolis team

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.

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.”

Bella serves as the Assistant Center Director, bringing a passion for education and commitment to creating a welcoming, engaging environment for students, families, and staff. She is dedicated to supporting the center's mission by fostering positive relationships, coordinating impactful programs, and helping each student reach their full potential. Known for her attention to detail, Bella play's a key role in daily operations and organization throughout the center. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Youth Development from Indiana University Bloomington. Bella grew up attending Sylvan and began working part time at Sylvan of Schererville in 2016 and now joins our Sylvan of South Indianapolis team full time. When Bella isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her spending time with her family and friends, going to IU games, and loves the Cubs and Steelers!

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.

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.

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 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.