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Education Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Education Department administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 526 employees with median total compensation of $100,985; the highest distinct record was $188,878.

Year: 2025
Employees: 526
Median total: $100,985
Highest record: $188,878

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,170$160,488+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 526 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,985) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $91,141 (99%)
Overtime — $110 (0%)
Other — $806 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,536

$68,909

$100,985

$116,154

$133,817

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,817 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,536. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Consultant 3

177 · $113,570

Education Supervisor 2

35 · $132,868

Education Finance Consultant 3

27 · $114,482

Nutrition Program Consultant

17 · $83,617

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

15 · $58,063

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 12

Samantha Caswell

Communications Specialist 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$78,694

Sub-department: Creative Services and Support
Base pay: $78,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,694
Hire date: 2022-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samantha Caswell holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Education Department within Creative Services and Support. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,694. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Camryn Krause Ferris

Education Consultant 1/Education Department

2025 total comp

$78,186

Sub-department: Charters
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,186
Hire date: 2019-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Camryn Krause Ferris holds the role of Education Consultant 1 at Education Department within Charters. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,186. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsey Talbot

Management Analyst 4/Education Department

2025 total comp

$78,186

Sub-department: Data Governance and EdFi
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,186
Hire date: 2015-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lindsey Talbot is a Management Analyst 4 at Education Department within Data Governance and Edfi. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,186. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Plumley

Buyer 2/Education Department

2025 total comp

$78,086

Sub-department: Procurement/Encumbrance
Base pay: $78,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,086
Hire date: 2007-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Tiffany Plumley serves as a Buyer 2 within Procurement/Encumbrance. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,086. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Emery

Community Services Program Specialist 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$77,780

Sub-department: Public Engagement
Base pay: $77,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,780
Hire date: 2021-02-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Derek Emery is a Community Services Program Specialist 3 at Education Department within Public Engagement. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,780. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynn Link

Human Resources Specialist 2/Education Department

2025 total comp

$77,304

Sub-department: Human Resources & Agency Svcs
Base pay: $77,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,304
Hire date: 2004-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lynn Link is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at Education Department within Human Resources & Agency Services. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,304. They are represented by Confidential.

Kelly Kleppen

Proj Consultant/Education Department

2024 total comp

$76,514

Sub-department: Special Projects & Initiatives
Base pay: $76,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,514
Hire date: 2022-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelly Kleppen works as a Proj Consultant for Education Department within Special Projects & Initiatives. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $76,514 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monet Barnes

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,466

Sub-department: COMPASS Unit
Base pay: $75,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,466
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Monet Barnes works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education Department within Compass Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Monet earned $76,466 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danika Schweim

Nutrition Program Consultant/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,357

Sub-department: School Nutrition Programs
Base pay: $76,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,357
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danika Schweim works as a Nutrition Program Consultant for Education Department within School Nutrition Programs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Danika earned $76,357 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexa Reinarts

Nutrition Program Consultant/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,357

Sub-department: School Nutrition Programs
Base pay: $76,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,357
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexa Reinarts is a Nutrition Program Consultant at Education Department within School Nutrition Programs. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,357. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Zelmer

Education Consultant 2/Education Department

2024 total comp

$76,266

Sub-department: Fiscal Monitoring
Base pay: $76,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,266
Hire date: 2023-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Hannah Zelmer serves as a Education Consultant 2 within Fiscal Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,266. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Paulson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: School Nutrition Business
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2013-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Donna Paulson is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within School Nutrition Business. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Weaver

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: Operations Management
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2011-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle Weaver is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Operations Management. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Noelle Schrankler

Nutrition Program Consultant/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,750

Sub-department: School Nutrition Programs
Base pay: $75,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,750
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Noelle Schrankler holds the role of Nutrition Program Consultant at Education Department within School Nutrition Programs. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,750. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Wells

Management Analyst 4/Education Department

2024 total comp

$75,728

Sub-department: Early Lrng Challenge Activ
Base pay: $75,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,728
Hire date: 2022-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Megan Wells serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Early Lrng Challenge Activ. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,728. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Heitman

Communications Specialist 2/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,551

Sub-department: Creative Services and Support
Base pay: $40,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,551
Hire date: 1976-06-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Heitman holds the role of Communications Specialist 2 at Education Department within Creative Services and Support. Their tenure dates to 1976, about 49 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,551. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Lindemer

State Program Administrative Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,548

Sub-department: Youth Develop&Health Promotion
Base pay: $75,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,548
Hire date: 2023-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hannah Lindemer is a State Program Administrative Senior at Education Department within Youth Develop&Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,548. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kendra Reynolds

Grants Specialist Inter/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,505

Sub-department: Grants Services
Base pay: $75,132
Overtime: $372
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,505
Hire date: 2022-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kendra Reynolds holds the role of Grants Specialist Inter at Education Department within Grants Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,505. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristi Kiehne

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2024 total comp

$75,470

Sub-department: Early Lrng Challenge Activ
Base pay: $75,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,470
Hire date: 2013-03-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristi Kiehne holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Early Lrng Challenge Activ. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,470. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kellie Brady

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,254

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $74,621
Overtime: $633
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,254
Hire date: 2018-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kellie Brady works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Education Department within Office of Inspector General. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Kellie earned $75,254 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Arriola

Management Analyst 4/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,205

Sub-department: Government Relations
Base pay: $75,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,205
Hire date: 2018-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Megan Arriola holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Education Department within Government Relations. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,205. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natasha Lemke

Nutrition Program Consultant/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,030

Sub-department: School Nutrition Programs
Base pay: $75,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,030
Hire date: 2023-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Natasha Lemke serves as a Nutrition Program Consultant within School Nutrition Programs. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,030. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shadrach Washington

Accounting Officer/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,903

Sub-department: Business Operations Support Sv
Base pay: $74,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,903
Hire date: 2021-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shadrach Washington works as a Accounting Officer for Education Department within Business Operations Support Sv. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Shadrach earned $74,903 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Church-Lee

Nutrition Program Consultant/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,726

Sub-department: School Nutrition Programs
Base pay: $74,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,726
Hire date: 2023-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hannah Church-Lee holds the role of Nutrition Program Consultant at Education Department within School Nutrition Programs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,726. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keeley Norton

State Program Administrative Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,627

Sub-department: Youth Develop&Health Promotion
Base pay: $74,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,627
Hire date: 2024-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Keeley Norton serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Youth Develop&Health Promotion. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,627. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Scofield

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,374

Sub-department: EDI Cultural Responsiveness
Base pay: $74,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,374
Hire date: 2024-09-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Scofield is a Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Edi Cultural Responsiveness. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,374. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Benson

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,321

Sub-department: Grants Services
Base pay: $74,108
Overtime: $213
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,321
Hire date: 2021-06-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Benson holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Education Department within Grants Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,321. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brianna Cermak

State Program Administrative Principal/Education Department

2025 total comp

$74,029

Sub-department: Data Reporting
Base pay: $74,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,029
Hire date: 2022-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brianna Cermak holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Education Department within Data Reporting. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,029. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mai Yang

Education Consultant 1/Education Department

2025 total comp

$73,400

Sub-department: Student Support Division
Base pay: $73,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,400
Hire date: 2018-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Mai Yang serves as a Education Consultant 1 within Student Support Division. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,400. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tai Do

Management Analyst 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$73,325

Sub-department: Data Practices and Analytics
Base pay: $73,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,325
Hire date: 2024-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tai Do is a Management Analyst 3 at Education Department within Data Practices and Analytics. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,325. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Anderson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$72,953

Sub-department: Community Nutrition Business
Base pay: $72,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,953
Hire date: 2004-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Anderson is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,953. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kendra Pace

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$72,953

Sub-department: School Nutrition Business
Base pay: $72,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,953
Hire date: 2018-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Kendra Pace serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within School Nutrition Business. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,953. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Loomis

Management Analyst 2/Education Department

2025 total comp

$72,900

Sub-department: School Nutrition Business
Base pay: $72,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,900
Hire date: 2001-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allison Loomis holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Education Department within School Nutrition Business. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,900. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacqueline Mckenzie

State Program Administrative Principal/Education Department

2025 total comp

$72,594

Sub-department: Hg Sch/DualCred/Alt/OnlineLrng
Base pay: $72,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,594
Hire date: 1998-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqueline Mckenzie holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Education Department within Hg Sch/Dualcred/Alt/Onlinelrng. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,594. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelsey Black

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,516

Sub-department: Workforce & Low Incidence
Base pay: $71,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,516
Hire date: 2024-09-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelsey Black holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Workforce & Low Incidence. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,516. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Nolte

Education Consultant 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,441

Sub-department: Specialty & Tech Innovations
Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,441
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Amy Nolte serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Specialty & Technician Innovations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,441. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Freeman

Communications Specialist 2/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,100

Sub-department: Creative Services and Support
Base pay: $71,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,100
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Freeman is a Communications Specialist 2 at Education Department within Creative Services and Support. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,100. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheala Hill

Management Analyst 3/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,100

Sub-department: Community Nutrition Business
Base pay: $71,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,100
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheala Hill works as a Management Analyst 3 for Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Sheala earned $71,100 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessi Krosch

Buyer 1/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,003

Sub-department: Procurement/Encumbrance
Base pay: $71,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,003
Hire date: 2006-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessi Krosch is a Buyer 1 at Education Department within Procurement/Encumbrance. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,003. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Kvam

Accounting Officer/Education Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: Payables/Cashier
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 2018-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Kvam holds the role of Accounting Officer at Education Department within Payables/Cashier. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,000. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.