Kayla grew up involved in the baton and drill team program at Slagle Studio.  She danced at Barton County Community College until she injured a knee.  Kayla is married to Zach McMahan and has 4 kids, Kelby, Kasen, Kwalynn, and Kolter.  She  owns and operates a hair salon "Hair Oasis" out of her home.  Kayla teaches  jazz and baton classes.