Meet the Timonium 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.

Cheyenne is a tutor at Sylvan of Timonium. While Cheyenne has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied elementary education at Towson University and curriculum and instruction at Loyola University Maryland. When Cheyenne isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her playing board games, watching movies, and baking.

Sequoia is a tutor at Sylvan of Timonium. While Sequoia has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied Biology at Temple University and Public Health at the University of Miami. When Sequoia isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her volunteering, roller skating or trying new restaurants.

Virginia Smith is a tutor at Sylvan of Timonium. While Virginia has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring students in the primary grades in reading. She studied at Morgan State University. When Virginia isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her enjoying family and friends, traveling, and watching sports on television.