Tennessee / Education
Agency file
The Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 988 employees with median total compensation of $78,246; the highest distinct record was $285,378.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 988 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,246) — 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 $120,227 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,980. 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.
Record list
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Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Michael Bradburn serves as a Education Program Director 2 within Academic Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,159.
Sbe Attorney/Education
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At Education, Ryan Shanahan serves as a Sbe Attorney within TN State Board of Education. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,920.
Sbe Attorney/Education
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Jordan Anderson holds the role of Sbe Attorney at Education within TN State Board of Education. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,914.
Information Systems Manager 3/Education
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At Education, Latha Ramasamy serves as a Information Systems Manager 3 within Technology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,643.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Chelsea Rose is a Education Program Director 2 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,753.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Candi Collier works as a Education Program Director 2 for Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. Candi earned $131,749 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Donna Shope is a Education Program Director 2 at Education within Academic Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,545.
Education Core Director/Education
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Janice Fox works as a Education Core Director for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Janice earned $131,197 in 2026.
Education Core Director/Education
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Jamie Corwin works as a Education Core Director for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $131,197 in 2026.
Eesi Executive Director/Education
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At Education, Scott Slusher serves as a Eesi Executive Director within Energy Efficient Schools. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,194.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Heidi Jordan is a Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Deaf. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,172.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Christopher Sanders holds the role of Education Program Director 2 at Education within Accountability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,166.
Special Schools Audiologist/Education
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Carrie Crittendon works as a Special Schools Audiologist for Education within West TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Carrie earned $130,331 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Tammy Parsons works as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc for Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. Tammy earned $130,206 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Kristi Lindsey works as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc for Education within West TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Kristi earned $129,792 in 2026.
Sbe Director/Education
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Alexandra Reid is a Sbe Director at Education within TN State Board of Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,201.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Phara Williams serves as a Education Program Director 2 within Non-Public Education Choice Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,007.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Jennifer Darden holds the role of Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,932.
Statistical Research Specialist/Education
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Soo-Hee Park holds the role of Statistical Research Specialist at Education within Accountability. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,443.
Information Systems Director 2/Education
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Florence Vanbaak holds the role of Information Systems Director 2 at Education within Technology. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,356.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Joshua Nunnally works as a Education Program Director 2 for Education within Child Nutrition. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $127,116 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Brandi Rood works as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Brandi earned $126,597 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Laura Bledsoe works as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $126,597 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Susan Usery works as a Education Program Director 2 for Education within Special Education. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $126,432 in 2026.
Fiscal Director 2/Education
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Brian Dicarlo holds the role of Fiscal Director 2 at Education within Finance & Internal Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,360.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Amelia Floyd serves as a Education Program Director 2 within Human Capital. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,873.