Education Department

Sub-department

EDI Mental & Physical Health

Base pay

$23,945

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,946

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$28,891

Hire date

2022-02-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Tara Swaby works as a Public Health Nursing Adv Senior for Education Department within Edi Mental & Physical Health. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Tara earned $28,891 in 2024. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Human Resources & Agency Svcs

Base pay

$28,202

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$28,202

Hire date

2014-11-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Maelene Rhodes holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Education Department within Human Resources & Agency Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,202. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sub-department

Data Analytics

Base pay

$28,151

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$28,151

Hire date

2024-03-13

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, Joseph Maffit serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Data Analytics. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,151. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

EDI Cultural Responsiveness

Base pay

$26,218

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,082

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$27,300

Hire date

2024-03-13

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, Kawsar Abdirashid serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Edi Cultural Responsiveness. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

American Indian Education

Base pay

$26,561

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$26,561

Hire date

2024-02-21

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

Madeline Blaser holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within American Indian Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,561. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Governance and EdFi

Base pay

$26,293

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$26,293

Hire date

2024-05-22

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Hennepin

Catheryn Kightlinger works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior for Education Department within Data Governance and Edfi. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Catheryn earned $26,293 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Special Projects & Initiatives

Base pay

$25,292

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$25,294

Hire date

2023-03-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

54

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Emily Freidel holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Education Department within Special Projects & Initiatives. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,294. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Due Process

Base pay

$25,214

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$25,214

Hire date

2025-03-26

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

Katie Dullum works as a Staff Attorney 2 for Education Department within Due Process. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Katie earned $25,214 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Communications

Base pay

$23,159

Overtime

$193

Other pay

$1,193

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$24,545

Hire date

2022-08-15

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

Kayla Haas holds the role of Information Officer 2 at Education Department within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,545. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Analytics

Base pay

$23,396

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$23,396

Hire date

2024-12-04

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Hennepin

Dennis Campoverde-Lema holds the role of Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior at Education Department within Data Analytics. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,396. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Commissioners Office Support

Base pay

$13,923

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$9,339

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$23,261

Hire date

2021-06-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

70

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Nichol Sutton works as a Executive 2 for Education Department within Commissioners Office Support. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nichol earned $23,261 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sub-department

Career TechEd/CommuEd/Svc Lrng

Base pay

$23,106

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$23,106

Hire date

2025-01-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Tina Tanchin holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Education Department within Career Teched/Commued/Svc Lrng. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,106. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Board of School Administrators

Base pay

$22,307

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$22,307

Hire date

2022-05-02

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.25

Work county

Ramsey

Janet Pladson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Education Department within Board of School Administrators. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.25 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,307. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Commissioner of Education

Base pay

$22,220

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$22,220

Hire date

2021-07-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Elijahjuan Dotts is a State Program Administrative Manager at Education Department within Commissioner of Education. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $22,220. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

EDI Cultural Responsiveness

Base pay

$21,840

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$21,840

Hire date

2025-04-09

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

Kerwin Bell holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Edi Cultural Responsiveness. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,840. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Workforce & Low Incidence

Base pay

$10,674

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$10,452

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$21,126

Hire date

2010-06-09

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

At Education Department, Kristin Oien serves as a Education Consultant 3 within Workforce & Low Incidence. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,126. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

EARLY EDUCATION

Base pay

$21,034

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$21,034

Hire date

2025-03-26

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

Nicole Zanotelli-Wade works as a Education Consultant 1 for Education Department within Early Education. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $21,034 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Office of Equity & Engagement

Base pay

$20,611

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$245

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$20,856

Hire date

2022-08-24

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

Rachel Fox-Charles is a Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Office of Equity & Engagement. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,856. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Due Process

Base pay

$20,309

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$20,309

Hire date

2025-03-26

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

Tiffany Lindom holds the role of Staff Attorney 2 at Education Department within Due Process. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,309. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Office of Teaching & Learning

Base pay

$19,790

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$19,790

Hire date

2011-04-25

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Hennepin

James Koppel is a Senior Administrative Officer at Education Department within Office of Teaching & Learning. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $19,790. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Human Resources

Base pay

$14,133

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,559

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$19,692

Hire date

2014-09-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

63

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Kim Muehlbach holds the role of Human Resources Technician 1 at Education Department within Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,692. They are represented by Confidential.

Sub-department

Deputy Inspector General

Base pay

$19,472

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$19,472

Hire date

2007-11-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Mathew Jacobsen is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Deputy Inspector General. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $19,472. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Community Nutrition Programs

Base pay

$4,241

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$15,157

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$19,398

Hire date

1999-01-11

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

Jeanette Butcher holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Community Nutrition Programs. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,398. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Due Process

Base pay

$18,820

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,820

Hire date

2025-04-09

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

Edrina Anderson is a Staff Attorney 2 at Education Department within Due Process. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18,820. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Special Investigations Unit

Base pay

$18,820

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,820

Hire date

1995-05-31

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

Matthew Lundeen works as a Investigation Specialist for Education Department within Special Investigations Unit. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $18,820 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Special Investigations Unit

Base pay

$18,820

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,820

Hire date

2025-04-09

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

At Education Department, Christopher Boeckers serves as a Investigation Specialist within Special Investigations Unit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,820. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Off of Student Support Svcs

Base pay

$9,649

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$8,644

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,292

Hire date

2014-03-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Monica Herrera holds the role of Education Director 1 at Education Department within Off of Student Support Services. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,292. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

School Nutrition Business

Base pay

$17,251

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,008

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,259

Hire date

2023-02-15

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

Rochelle Rank is a Management Analyst 2 at Education Department within School Nutrition Business. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $18,259. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Commissioners Office Support

Base pay

$3,613

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$14,565

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,178

Hire date

1979-10-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

70

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Education Department, Theresa Alvarado serves as a Executive 2 within Commissioners Office Support. Hired in 1979, they have about 46 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,178. They are represented by Confidential.

Sub-department

Student Maltreatment Program

Base pay

$18,022

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$18,022

Hire date

2025-02-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Emily Martzke holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Education Department within Student Maltreatment Program. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,022. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

COMPASS Unit

Base pay

$17,472

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$17,472

Hire date

2025-04-23

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

Nasreen Fynewever holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Compass Unit. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,472. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Program Compliance &Monitoring

Base pay

$12,954

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,505

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$17,458

Hire date

2019-11-13

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

Christine Meshak holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Education Department within Program Compliance &Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,458. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Practices and Analytics

Base pay

$16,369

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$16,369

Hire date

2025-04-14

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

At Education Department, Emily Colo serves as a Education Consultant 2 within Data Practices and Analytics. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,369. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Workforce & Low Incidence

Base pay

$3,536

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$12,585

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$16,122

Hire date

2012-09-05

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

Wai Wong-Lai holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Workforce & Low Incidence. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,122. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Business Operations Support Sv

Base pay

$15,187

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$15,187

Hire date

2000-01-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Education Department, Pamela Hoppe serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Business Operations Support Sv. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,187. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Public Engagement

Base pay

$14,550

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$14,550

Hire date

2025-04-23

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

At Education Department, Lizbeth Ferrusca serves as a Education Finance Consultant 2 within Public Engagement. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,550. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Office of the CFO

Base pay

$14,534

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$14,534

Hire date

1993-02-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Denise Anderson works as a Agency Chief Financial Officer for Education Department within Office of the Cfo. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Denise earned $14,534 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

American Indian Education

Base pay

$14,022

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$151

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$14,173

Hire date

2025-04-23

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, Cynthia Bergloff serves as a Education Consultant 3 within American Indian Education. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,173. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Data Governance and EdFi

Base pay

$13,541

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$262

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$13,803

Hire date

2023-05-10

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Hennepin

Holly Ponto works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior for Education Department within Data Governance and Edfi. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Holly earned $13,803 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Deputy General Counsel

Base pay

$13,775

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$13,775

Hire date

2025-04-09

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

Sarah Zabel holds the role of Legal Analyst at Education Department within Deputy General Counsel. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,775. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.