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Our tutors and staff in South Indianapolis consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in South Indianapolis know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.

Get to know our tutors and staff in South Indianapolis!

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Kent

Center Director

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. During 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. My goal through working with Sylvan is “Success with Every Student.”

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Sarah

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Sarah oversees Indiana centers in Mishawaka, Elkhart, Merrillville, Schererville, Valparaiso, Fishers, Carmel, West Indianapolis, South Indianapolis, Fort Wayne North, and Fort Wayne South, and four Florida centers in Clermont, Ocoee, Dr. Phillips and Kissimmee. 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.

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Elena

Director of Student Advancement

As Center Director, Elena leads overseeing students’ programs, conferencing with class teachers, and meeting with parents for Sylvan of South Indianapolis. A former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, Elena chose a career in the tutoring business because she loves helping students learn. She studied at IUPUI. Elena especially enjoys spending time with family, baking, swimming, or traveling with her husband who helps coach a travel baseball team.

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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.

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Emily-Kate

Teacher

Emily-Kate is a teacher in Greenwood, IN who loves helping students find the joy that reading can bring. While Emily-Kate has many tutoring talents, She finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied at Franklin College. She has many interests including drinking iced coffee, visiting hidden bookshops, and going to baseball games with her family.

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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.

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Brooklyn Armstrong

Tutor

Brooklyn is a teacher in Greenwood, IN with a gift for working with kids. While Brooklyn has many tutoring talents, she fids the greatest joy in reading and writing tutoring. She studied at University of Indianapolis! When Brooklyn isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her traveling the world or cuddling with her dog.

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Allison Kelly

Tutor

Allison is a kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis, IN with a gift for working with kids. While Allison has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in phonics/reading tutoring. She studied at Ball State University. When Allison isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading a book, spending time with her family/friends, and jamming/dancing to her favorite music!

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Joe Shewman

Teacher

Joe is a math teacher with a gift for working with kids. While Joe has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in math tutoring and growing the confidence students have in their math ability. He studied at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and at Indiana University Southeast. When Joe isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him at the movie theatre watching the latest blockbuster movie on the big screen, eating out at a local restaurant, or watching sports on TV with family and friends.

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April Pleasant

Teacher

April is a middle school teacher in Indianapolis, IN with a gift for working with kids. While April has many tutoring talents she find the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied at Texas Southern University in Houston, TX. When April isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her throwing down in the kitchen cooking all different types of cuisines and traveling.

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Mackenzie Smith

Teacher

Mackenzie is a middle school English teacher in Indianapolis, IN with a gift for working with kids. While Mackenzie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied at Cornell University and the University of Texas. When Mackenzie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, playing Wordle and Connections, cheering on the Longhorns and 49ers, or watching reality TV with her two dogs, Leo and Henry.

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Christina McCrorie

Center Director

As Center Director, Christina supports customer service, education, sales, operations, and local marketing activities. She chose a career in the tutoring business because she loves building relationships with students and their families and meeting students where they are at in order to help them reach their highest potentials! She received bother her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Grace College. Christina has previously served in schools as a Director of Admissions, School Guidance Counselor, and (most recently) as a 6th grade teacher. When Christina isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending quality time her husband and (almost) one year old son, singing showtunes, reading a good book

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