Metro Nashville / MNPS Dodson Elementary
Agency file
The MNPS Dodson Elementary is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 98 employees with median total compensation of $33,657; the highest distinct record was $136,654.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 98 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,657) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $82,273 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,655. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 11 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2.6M — | 62 — | $46,368 — |
| 2016 | $2.7M ▲ 4.6% | 64 ▲ 3.2% | $47,229 ▲ 1.9% |
| 2017 | $2.7M ▼ 0.5% | 65 ▲ 1.6% | $44,794 ▼ 5.2% |
| 2018 | $2.9M ▲ 7.0% | 68 ▲ 4.6% | $46,317 ▲ 3.4% |
| 2019 | $3M ▲ 2.4% | 66 ▼ 2.9% | $47,444 ▲ 2.4% |
| 2020 | $2.6M ▼ 11.5% | 65 ▼ 1.5% | $45,018 ▼ 5.1% |
| 2021 | $2.8M ▲ 4.6% | 62 ▼ 4.6% | $51,273 ▲ 13.9% |
| 2022 | $3.3M ▲ 19.0% | 75 ▲ 21.0% | $47,389 ▼ 7.6% |
| 2023 | $3.6M ▲ 9.0% | 83 ▲ 10.7% | $35,333 ▼ 25.4% |
| 2024 | $130.2K ▼ 96.4% | 1 ▼ 98.8% | $130,150 ▲ 268.4% |
| 2025 | $4.2M ▲ 3156.4% | 98 ▲ 9700.0% | $33,657 ▼ 74.1% |
Record list
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Teacher Grade 1/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Miranda Nobles works as a Teacher Grade 1 for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Miranda earned $72,165 in 2025.
Teacher English Learner Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Tiffany Pridy works as a Teacher English Learner Es for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Tiffany earned $71,596 in 2025.
Teacher Grade 5/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Renee Ross is a Teacher Grade 5 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2025 total compensation came to $71,534.
Counselor Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Kathy Mallett holds the role of Counselor Es at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,467.
Coach Literacy/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Carrie Edmondson is a Coach Literacy at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2025 total compensation came to $71,394.
Counselor - Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Mitzi Shewmake serves as a Counselor - Es. Their 2018 pay totaled $70,815.
Teacher - Ex Education/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Wanda Davis works as a Teacher - Ex Education for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Wanda earned $70,085 in 2023.
Teacher - Pre-K/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Jennifer Smoot holds the role of Teacher - Pre-K at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,041.
Teacher Grade 4/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Meghane Gainey is a Teacher Grade 4 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2023 total compensation came to $70,020.
Teacher Kindergarten/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Tammy Jones holds the role of Teacher Kindergarten at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,084.
Teacher - Pre-K Blended/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Cornelia Hukowicz holds the role of Teacher - Pre-K Blended at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2016, their total compensation was $68,641.
Teacher Kindergarten/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Samantha Barbella works as a Teacher Kindergarten for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Samantha earned $67,684 in 2025.
Teacher - Ex Education/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Tamela Adams works as a Teacher - Ex Education for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Tamela earned $67,400 in 2023.
Teacher - Grade 1/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Phyllis Hartsfield holds the role of Teacher - Grade 1 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2015, their total compensation was $66,290.
Teacher - Pre-K Blended/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Lori Caher serves as a Teacher - Pre-K Blended. Their 2019 pay totaled $65,578.
Teacher - El Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Shelley Bassham holds the role of Teacher - El Es at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2018, their total compensation was $64,893.
Teacher Music Choral/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Timothy Bushong holds the role of Teacher Music Choral at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,848.
Teacher - Health Pe Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Evans Chandler works as a Teacher - Health Pe Es for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Evans earned $63,698 in 2019.
Teacher - Kindergarten/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Holly Temple holds the role of Teacher - Kindergarten at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,300.
Teacher Kindergarten/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Deanna Noonan is a Teacher Kindergarten at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2025 total compensation came to $62,946.
Teacher - Grade 4/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Heather Blankenship works as a Teacher - Grade 4 for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Heather earned $62,044 in 2025.
Facilitator - Sch Improv Ld/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Pamela Pedigo serves as a Facilitator - Sch Improv Ld. Their 2019 pay totaled $61,997.
Specialist - Literacy Teacher Development/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Tonya Venters is a Specialist - Literacy Teacher Development at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2019 total compensation came to $61,968.
Teacher Grade 3/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Kalli Reese serves as a Teacher Grade 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,861.
Teacher Grade 3/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Brandi Hardin serves as a Teacher Grade 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,824.
Teacher - Grade 4/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Julia Sydenstricker is a Teacher - Grade 4 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2016 total compensation came to $61,161.
Specialist Literacy Teacher Development/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Tonya Venters holds the role of Specialist Literacy Teacher Development at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2020, their total compensation was $60,872.
Teacher - Grade 3/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Dawn Dyer serves as a Teacher - Grade 3. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,712.
Teacher - Music Choral/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Tracy Roberts serves as a Teacher - Music Choral. Their 2020 pay totaled $60,402.
Administrative Records School Finance Payroll I/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Patricia Pulley holds the role of Administrative Records School Finance Payroll I at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,189.
Teacher Grade 1/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Carrie Edmondson is a Teacher Grade 1 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2023 total compensation came to $59,675.
Teacher Prek Blended/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Madeline Christin holds the role of Teacher Prek Blended at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,643.
Teacher - Grade 4/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Bethany Tibbs is a Teacher - Grade 4 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2021 total compensation came to $59,120.
Counselor Es/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Maya Brooks is a Counselor Es at MNPS Dodson Elementary. 2022 total compensation came to $57,372.
Teacher - Grade 4/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Jamie Lynch holds the role of Teacher - Grade 4 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2016, their total compensation was $57,240.
Teacher Grade 5/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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At MNPS Dodson Elementary, Alyssa Gorman serves as a Teacher Grade 5. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,222.
Teacher Grade 5/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Vanessa Scales works as a Teacher Grade 5 for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Vanessa earned $56,366 in 2025.
Teacher Music Choral/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Jonathan Earl works as a Teacher Music Choral for MNPS Dodson Elementary. Jonathan earned $56,216 in 2025.
Teacher - Grade 1/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Addison Denney holds the role of Teacher - Grade 1 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,919.
Teacher Grade 2/MNPS Dodson Elementary
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Ashlynn Perssico holds the role of Teacher Grade 2 at MNPS Dodson Elementary. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,907.