Our Administration

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.

Pam Tise is a long time resident of Wimberley, and has a wide range of experiences regarding education. She cares deeply about Katherine Anne Porter School, its students, and its staff. Alongside Mariah Ingram, Pam often goes above and beyond expectations by contributing towards many of Katherine Ann Porter School's day to day and extracurricular activities.

A KAPS Alumni and mother of two current KAPS students, Erin is a representative of the good that Dragons can go on to do. Beyond her duties at the front desk, she is a can-do, well versed face of the school, and knows well the values that keep us KAPS!

Bethany Trentel was raised in Carrollton, TX with her six younger siblings. For college, she attended the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma where she obtained both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work. Before joining the staff at KAPS, Bethany worked as a Family Intervention Specialist in Oklahoma City. After starting at KAPS in 2024 as the 8th grade teacher, Bethany found herself in a community of like-minded individuals all passionate about creating lasting change for children and families. In 2025, she was hired to fill the ACE director position. She is community-focused and driven to create a welcoming environment for all KAPS students and families.

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.

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 through their admission to Katherine Anne Porter School.