Our Administration

An innovative academic leader focused on student success, Dr. Mathew seeks to build “genuine relationships with students, parents and educators, and to provide teaching and learning through collaboration and teamwork. Developing systems, processes and procedures for student success is the goal,” he says “utilizing the skills and experience gained from more than two decades of multifaceted leadership responsibilities, capped with a deep commitment to the education of all children under my tutelage.”

Dr. Mathew received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas. He has taught middle school science, high school accounting & banking and has also coached cross country. He has been in campus leadership for over a decade and was the founding principal of two K-12 campuses in the DFW metroplex. 

It has always been a dream of mine to be part of a community that focuses in the beauty and

talents of each student. As growing professionals, we must leave our comfort zones to grow as a person and as a professional. 

I collaborated with Project Zero and discovered a new way of teaching. The dynamic in which I was able to develop lessons for students that have never been in a school setting was

challenging but an enriching experience. I instilled the joy of learning in new arrivals and

helped them discover that knowledge is within all of our possibilities. Changing the negative

view these young adults had toward education is one of the most life-changing experiences.

We are pleased to welcome Erin to KAPS!

Interesting fact: In high school I raced cars. In the first season I held 3 win trophies, rookie of the year and points champion.

Role at KAPS: Technology Whisperer

Reason for being at KAPS: Having family and multiple friends who attended and graduated from KAPS, I want to be a part of the positive impact they took with them into the world after high school.   

I am so excited to be a Dragon! I was born and raised in New Braunfels! I graduated from New Braunfels High School (Go Unicorns!) where I was part of Future Teachers of America, Monoceras Dance Team and I was Who's Who in Theatre Arts! 

I graduated from West Texas A & M University(Go Buffs!). 

I have over 25 years in the education field. I come from a family of educators!

I have one son, Ian, who is 24 years old. I have 1 dog, Toby, and 2 cats, Emma and Stormy.

I am a musician as I play the piano and the flute! I love all genres of music!

I look forward to the 2022-2023 school year! 

Jade Freeman graduated from our very own KAPS and is a 2019 alum! She was raised in Johnson City TX, the hometown of LBJ. She has experience working directly with children in the foster care system at the Burke Center for Youth in Driftwood TX & has training in both de escalation & Trauma informed care practices & is currently pursuing further education in developmental psychology & law! After being failed by the Johnson City ISD school system for years she arrived at KAPS with a 3rd grade comprehension of mathematics. A drop out in the 7th grade; she homeschooled herself for 8th, waited for entry confirmation & after many hours in our after school program and the unconditional support from many teachers; she ended her years at KAPS not only excelling but assisting in her physics classes, taking AP courses, participating heavily in our musical theater program, winning the school a $2,000 grant & even inspiring a passer by at her bus stop to donate money for a new bus.

On top of her interest in psychology she has always been an avid history buff, an artist as soon as she was able to hold a crayon, and holds a love for all things nature

Avery Graham is a lifelong resident of San Marcos, Texas, where she is the owner of a small business called Avery’s Collectible Haven, located at Kyle Flea Market. She graduated from Katherine Anne Porter School (KAPS), 2022 alum, where she has committed herself to a meaningful mission: contributing to the betterment of her KAPS community through active involvement in the After School Program. During her formative years, she struggled with academic challenges and social difficulties, so when she came to KAPS, she found a welcoming environment that not only helped her with her education, but also helped make meaningful connections with her peers. She has shown her willingness to help the community whenever it was needed. She has a deep passion for the culinary arts, artistic expression, and literature

Korbin Evans is a KAPS graduate of 2018, and after a gap year where he took time to find himself, settled on a path of creativity starting with the field of video games. After pursuing a Bachelor's degree in IT to achieve the goal of video game creation, his true calling revealed itself through the process, in the form of storytelling. Korbin now dedicates most of his free time working towards his creative endeavors of designing both Comic Books and Storyboard animations for his future endeavors as a lead director of his own studio. Starting out, Korbin went to Private Academies for Kindergarten and First grade, but was schooled at home from grades 2-10. Unsure of his educational track, KAPS assuredly became the sole answer to all his academic woes. They caught him up in terms of insufficient education, and helped him get all the way through to graduation. Seeing an opportunity to help provide an atmosphere that directly had helped him in return, he felt it only natural to work here, at a place he truly believes in.

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Hayden was raised in Nixon, Texas. Following high school (Nixon Smiley CISD Mustangs), he joined the U.S. Army and spent four years in the 10th Mountain Division in Ft. Drum, NY, with a year deployment in Bosnia. After his end term of service, he worked in private security (15 years) and attended classes at Texas State University., where he majored in Geography and minored in Photography. In his free time, Hayden says he loves doing anything and everything outdoors. He is  a proud father of two kind KAPS students, and found this job thru their admission to Katherine Anne Porter School.

Julius has been working at KAPS for 4+ years.  He enjoys being a part of the KAPS family.  He is a dedicated team member and maintains the school and the grounds beautifully.