Meet the Bel Air 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.

Shoshana is a Director at Sylvan of Bel Air. While Shoshana has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in elementary math tutoring. She studied Early Childhood and Special Education at Widener University and Mathematics Education at Western Governors University. When Shoshana isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her hiking with her husband, baking, or hanging out with their family cats.

Wendy is a Director at Sylvan of Bel Air. While Wendy has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in elementary reading tutoring. She studied Elementary Education at Towson University and Early Language and Literacy at Walden University. When Wendy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and their three children, completing jigsaw puzzles, and playing trivia games.

Joey is a tutor at Sylvan of Bel Air. While Joey has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in English tutoring. He studied English and History at Kenyon College. When Joey isn't at Sylvan, you'll find him watching movies, hiking, or playing with his cat.

Donna is a tutor at Sylvan in Bel Air. While Donna has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in Pre-K and elementary school reading tutoring. She studied Elementary Education at Towson University and received a Master's Degree. When Donna isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her teaching piano lessons, substitute teaching, or dancing!

Hope is a tutor at Sylvan in Bel Air. While Hope has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in writing, reading, and SAT prep. She studied English at Towson University and received a Bachelor's Degree. When Hope isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her writing short stories, baking treats, and playing the violin!