Education Department

Sub-department

EARLY EDUCATION

Base pay

$70,966

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,966

Hire date

2017-11-13

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

At Education Department, Karen Satre serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Early Education. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,966. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Management

Base pay

$70,212

Overtime

$731

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,943

Hire date

2015-12-30

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

Michelle Carey works as a Management Analyst 3 for Education Department within Data Management. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $70,943 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Preschool Development Grant

Base pay

$70,599

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,599

Hire date

2022-05-31

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

Isabella Rolland is a Communications Specialist 3 at Education Department within Preschool Development Grant. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $70,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Business Operations Support Sv

Base pay

$56,648

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$13,887

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,536

Hire date

2013-11-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Susan Rollinger holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Senior at Education Department within Business Operations Support Sv. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,536. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Sp Ed Interagency Partnerships

Base pay

$51,810

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$18,436

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,246

Hire date

1997-11-04

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

Douglas Gray holds the role of Information Officer 3 at Education Department within Sp Education Interagency Partnerships. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,246. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Community Nutrition Business

Base pay

$69,576

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,576

Hire date

2017-03-08

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

Melissa Vang works as a Management Analyst 2 for Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $69,576 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

General Counsel

Base pay

$69,498

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,498

Hire date

2011-02-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Karen Reiter works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Education Department within General Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Karen earned $69,498 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Public Engagement

Base pay

$61,574

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7,732

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,306

Hire date

2023-01-18

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

Bao Yang holds the role of Community Services Program Specialist 3 at Education Department within Public Engagement. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,306. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

American Indian Education

Base pay

$69,260

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,260

Hire date

2022-03-30

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

Betsy Blackhawk is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within American Indian Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,260. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

American Indian Education

Base pay

$68,898

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$215

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,113

Hire date

2022-11-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Isabella Griffin holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within American Indian Education. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,113. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Procurement/Encumbrance

Base pay

$69,102

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,102

Hire date

2014-06-27

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

At Education Department, Deborah Dowling serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Procurement/Encumbrance. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,102. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

School Nutrition Business

Base pay

$68,909

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,909

Hire date

2024-01-17

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

At Education Department, Austin Bork serves as a Management Analyst 3 within School Nutrition Business. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,909. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

AcadStndrs&InstrnlEffectivness

Base pay

$65,212

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,911

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,123

Hire date

2023-10-04

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

Andrea Wilson Vazquez works as a Education Consultant 3 for Education Department within Acadstndrs&Instrnleffectivness. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $68,123 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

School Support

Base pay

$68,113

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,113

Hire date

1989-04-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Education Department, Rachel Komm serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within School Support. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,113. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

School Finance

Base pay

$68,113

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,113

Hire date

2020-01-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Siobhan Judd works as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist for Education Department within School Finance. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Siobhan earned $68,113 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Acad Stand, Instruct, & Assess

Base pay

$68,113

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,113

Hire date

1987-06-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Anne Danielson holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Education Department within Acad Stand, Instruct, & Assess. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,113. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Sp Ed Interagency Partnerships

Base pay

$68,104

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,104

Hire date

2016-11-03

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

At Education Department, Emily Jahr serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Sp Education Interagency Partnerships. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,104. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Deputy Commissioner

Base pay

$37,156

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$30,940

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,096

Hire date

1993-02-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Denise Anderson holds the role of Director Education Finance at Education Department within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,096. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Hg Sch/DualCred/Alt/OnlineLrng

Base pay

$67,928

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,928

Hire date

1998-04-13

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

Jacqueline Mckenzie works as a State Program Administrative for Education Department within Hg Sch/Dualcred/Alt/Onlinelrng. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Jacqueline earned $67,928 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Early Childhood Spec Ed Svcs

Base pay

$67,927

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,927

Hire date

1994-04-04

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

At Education Department, Joan Pankonin serves as a State Program Administrative within Early Childhood Specialist Education Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,927. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Office of the CFO

Base pay

$40,501

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$27,280

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,781

Hire date

2006-12-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Andre Prahl works as a Agency Chief Financial Officer for Education Department within Office of the Cfo. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Andre earned $67,781 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Procurement/Encumbrance

Base pay

$67,761

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,761

Hire date

2019-07-10

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

At Education Department, Rachel Collins serves as a Buyer 1 within Procurement/Encumbrance. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,761. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Deputy Inspector General

Base pay

$65,922

Overtime

$1,623

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,545

Hire date

2024-11-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Joseph Jacox holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Deputy Inspector General. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,545. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Audit

Base pay

$65,946

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,042

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,988

Hire date

2010-02-17

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

Wallace Pope works as a Auditor Principal for Education Department within Audit. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Wallace earned $66,988 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Community Nutrition Business

Base pay

$58,969

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7,740

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,709

Hire date

1993-05-04

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

Ann Iweriebor holds the role of State Program Administrative at Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,709. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Business Operations Support Sv

Base pay

$66,306

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,306

Hire date

2023-06-14

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

At Education Department, Syed Abbass serves as a Management Analyst 2 within Business Operations Support Sv. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,306. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

AcadStndrs&InstrnlEffectivII

Base pay

$52,266

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$13,735

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,000

Hire date

1996-03-04

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

At Education Department, Mary Thissen-Milder serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Acadstndrs&Instrnleffectivii. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Acad Stand, Instruct, & Assess

Base pay

$65,718

Overtime

$248

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,966

Hire date

2013-08-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Mee Stevens works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Education Department within Acad Stand, Instruct, & Assess. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Mee earned $65,966 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Data Reporting

Base pay

$65,321

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,321

Hire date

2022-08-03

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

Brianna Cermak holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Education Department within Data Reporting. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,321. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

School Nutrition Business

Base pay

$64,606

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,606

Hire date

2024-03-13

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

At Education Department, Madison Holm serves as a Management Analyst 3 within School Nutrition Business. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,606. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Practices and Analytics

Base pay

$63,988

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,988

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

At Education Department, Seyma Birinci serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Data Practices and Analytics. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,988. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Communications

Base pay

$63,819

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,819

Hire date

2022-12-07

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

Kate Klimek holds the role of Communications Specialist 1 at Education Department within Communications. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,819. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Braille & Talking Book Library

Base pay

$63,806

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,806

Hire date

1998-12-28

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

Rice

Susan Lubbers is a Library/Info Res Service Specialist at Education Department within Braille & Talking Book Library. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,806. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Commissioners Office Support

Base pay

$63,712

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,712

Hire date

2001-08-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Education Department, Nicole Parsons serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Commissioners Office Support. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,712. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sub-department

Human Resources & Agency Svcs

Base pay

$63,008

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,008

Hire date

2023-12-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Shana Vesel works as a Human Resources Technician 2 for Education Department within Human Resources & Agency Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Shana earned $63,008 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sub-department

Equity Diversity & Inclusn Ctr

Base pay

$61,761

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,761

Hire date

2022-06-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Kimberly Brenden holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Education Department within Equity Diversity & Inclusn Center. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,761. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Special Education

Base pay

$61,715

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,715

Hire date

2021-02-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Heather Brumbaugh is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Education Department within Special Education. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,715. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Student Support Programs

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,590

Hire date

2001-09-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Cynthia Celany works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Education Department within Student Support Programs. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $61,590 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Agency Services

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,590

Hire date

2021-06-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Education Department, Julie Johnston serves as a Customer Services Specialist Senior within Agency Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,590. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Student Access and Opportunity

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,590

Hire date

2022-03-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Janet Atz is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Education Department within Student Access and Opportunity. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.