Meet the Crofton 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.

Jessica is a Director at Sylvan of Crofton. While Jessica has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring reading and writing. She studied Psychology at Rutgers University. When Jessica isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her working on her resin art, boat fishing, or exploring new restaurants!

Jenna is a tutor at Sylvan of Crofton. While Jenna has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in elementary reading and math. She studied Special Education at Trinity Washington University. When Jenna isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her reading, traveling, or creating abstract line art.

Karen is a tutor at Sylvan of Crofton. While Karen has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in elementary math tutoring. She studied Elementary and Special Education at Johns Hopkins University. When Karen isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her baking, reading, and horseback riding.