Our Administration
Mariah Ingram
Superintendent / Title 9 Coordinator
Mariah Ingram was born and raised in San Marcos, TX, coming from a culturally diverse family with deep roots in Texas, tracing back to 1767. Her journey in education spans over 20 years, during which she dedicated herself to fostering academic excellence and emotional well-being among students.
Her professional experience is rich and varied, including an independent research study in Belize that significantly broadened her educational perspective. She has also co-facilitated key programs such as Social Emotional Learning (SEL), a New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program, and has worked at a Title I Part A Targeted Assistance Program campus for the past two years. In her most recent role, Ingram focused on building a positive climate and culture within her school, particularly working with at-risk students to help them achieve notable academic gains.
Beyond her professional life, Ingram is passionate about cycling, reading, and traveling, hobbies that not only enrich her personal life but also inspire her professional approach by offering new insights and energy that she brings back to her work.
Ingram is also a proud parent of two wonderful children: her son, Jackson, who serves as a firefighter in South Hays, exemplifying dedication and bravery and her daughter, Cora, who is set to begin her journey as a freshman at Sam Houston State University this fall, embarking on her own path of growth and learning.
Ingram shares that she is excited to bring her experience, passion, and commitment to KAPS, and she looks forward to contributing to KAPS's shared goals and successes.
Erin Gillespie
Registrar
Erin is a KAPS Alumni, class of 2003, as well as the mother of a KAPS graduate and a current student. Erin is representative of the good that Dragons go on to do. Beyond her duties as the school Registrar/ PEIMS Coordinator, she is a can-do, well versed face of the school, and knows well the values that keep us KAPS. When not keeping the records in order, Erin enjoys making jewelry, studying world dance and herbology.
Jeanna Wickersham
School Safety Officer
Jeanna was born in Sugarland, Texas, and grew up here in Wimberley, graduating from Wimberley High School in the class of 91. She has five children, one of whom is attending Katherine Anne Porter School. She has worked in EMS for over two decades, and she has worked with at risk children in the past.
Jeanna’s oldest daughter has recently graduated from Saint. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio, and has passed the bar to work as a licensed attorney. Her middle daughter owns a business as a showdog groomer.
Jeanna has studied emergency management systems, and has been working at Katherine Anne Porter School for nearly two years now.
In her freetime, Jeanna enjoys being an artist, and she once owned a sports photography business for over twelve years.
Gaylynn Clevenger
Licensed Professional Counselor
Gaylynn Clevenger is a native Texan, having grown up in Abilene, Tx. She attended North Texas State University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education. She also has a Masters in Art Therapy from Vermont College and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Special Education Leadership. Gaylynn has worked in public education for a number of years as a Teacher, Educational Diagnostician, related service Counselor, Assistant Director of Special Education, and as a Director of Special Education in San Antonio ISD and Del Valle ISD. Gaylynn values the assessment processes in education as it can help identify student strengths and challenges and streamline student learning. After many years in the hill country, Gaylynn currently resides in Wimberley, Texas.
While in graduate school in New England Gaylynn met her husband, Joe (He is a 7th generation New Englander), and the two have been married for 30 years, with two children, Evan (28) and Qincy (21). She also has a dog (Scout) and 2 cats. In Gaylynn's spare time she enjoys plants and gardening, river time, hiking, cooking, traveling and reading.
She feels passionately that all students can learn and as educators we should set a high bar for achievement. Gaylynn values a student centered approach to learning recognizing that all students are different. She also enjoys working with and being a part of a strong team that puts services to kids first and is very excited about working with the team at Katherine Anne Porter School!
Baylor McDugle
Receptionist
Baylor McDugle serves as the KAPS receptionist as well as the PE teacher. He is a Texas State University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.
Baylor has previously worked in public schools as a saxophone private lesson instructor as well as a substitute teacher for K-12th grade. Outside of work, Baylor loves to travel with and spend time with his family. He is excited to work with and for the KAPS community and hopes to make a positive impact in the front office and in the classroom.
Mikail McGuire
IT Department
Mikail McGuire grew up in Layton, Utah, and moved to Austin, Texas during his last two years in high school. From there, he attended Austin Community College, where he obtained an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies. After working as a paralegal for a few years, he moved to San Marcos to attend Texas State University to obtain a Bachelor's in Political Science. During this time, he decided to Minor in Computer Science, and found he had an interest in technology. Now, he works in Katherine Anne Porter School's IT department, helping however he can every day.
Crystal Wilson
Paraprofessional
Originally from Rome, Georgia, a small town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains , Crystal graduated from Model high school in 2003 before earning her cosmetology license and an Associate Degree in Business Management from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. She spent more than eight years as a hairstylist in Georgia and North Carolina, building meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life. Through those experiences, she discovered a deeper calling: supporting and encouraging children and families, especially those with special needs.
Crystal is currently in her third year of pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Western Governors University.
Crystal and her husband are proud to call San Marcos, Texas, home, where they are raising their blended family. As a KAPS parent herself, she has experienced firsthand the positive impact the school has on students and families.
When she's not working or studying, Crystal enjoys expressing her creativity through mural painting, custom T-shirt design, and jewelry making.
Zebulon Duke
IT Department
Zebulon grew up here in Wimberley where he attended Wimberley ISD until his junior year of high school. He then transferred to KAPS and graduated in 2010. Later he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was able to spend several years overseas, mostly on the beautiful island of Okinawa Japan (CLR-37, Camp Kinser).
He graduated from Austin Community College with an associates in Business Administration in 2021 before going on to get his BBA with a dual specialty in Management and Accounting with a minor in Information Systems from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX.
Zebulon has been a huge proponent of Linux and open sourced software since receiving his first computer in 2004. He is no stranger to data security and preservation, as he administers his own home server in the stead of using cloud storage/services. He is now able to bring that love of technology and learning to the KAPS IT department.
