Coach McNew teaches 6th-8th special education at Ballard Middle School.  Before teaching for Ballard, Kayla taught in Des Moines for eight years.  She lives in Slater with her husband, Aaron and her two daughters, Maizie and Reese.  Coach McNew enjoys attending Ballard athletic events with her daughters.

Her family owns The Factory Strength and Conditioning in Ames, so being active is very important to her.