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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Brinn Obermiller serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Federal Programs and Oversight. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,216.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Caryn Burkholder works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Performance Management. Their status is full-time. Caryn earned $125,031 in 2026.
Asd Assistant Superintendent/Education
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Adrienne Alford holds the role of Asd Assistant Superintendent at Education within Asd District Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,620.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Angela Adams is a Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,519.
Application Architect/Education
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At Education, Zachary Linscheid serves as a Application Architect within Technology. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,308.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Scott Indermuehle holds the role of Education Program Director 1 at Education within Federal Programs and Oversight. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,257.
Talent Management Assistant Director/Education
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At Education, Aimee Lagrone serves as a Talent Management Assistant Director within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,208.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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At Education, Dalydia Cason-Clemons serves as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,122.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Geneva Taylor serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Federal Programs and Oversight. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,474.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Kimberly Daubenspeck works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Safe Schools. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $123,182 in 2026.
Special Schools Audiologist/Education
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Christine Brown holds the role of Special Schools Audiologist at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,035.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Lisa Collins works as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc for Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $122,597 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Clint Satterfield serves as a Education Program Director 2 within College Career Technical Edu. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,520.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Education
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Danya Glasgow holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Education within Ocao Executive Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,430.
Statistical Research Specialist/Education
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At Education, Kyungtae Kim serves as a Statistical Research Specialist within Accountability. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,059.
Special Schools Principal/Education
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Jamie Ballard holds the role of Special Schools Principal at Education within TN School for Blind. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,000.
Education Program Administrator 2/Education
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Zachary Stone holds the role of Education Program Administrator 2 at Education within Research. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,814.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Carmen Pendergrass is a Education Program Director 1 at Education within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,614.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Jessica Franklin works as a Education Program Director 1 for Education within Early Childhood Education. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $120,914 in 2026.
Communications Director/Education
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At Education, Ricki Collins serves as a Communications Director within Communications. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,227.
Sbe Director/Education
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Erika Leicht is a Sbe Director at Education within TN State Board of Education. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,210.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Gina Rawson holds the role of Education Program Director 2 at Education within School Improvement. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,112.
Information Systems Director 2/Education
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Kevin Mccord works as a Information Systems Director 2 for Education within Technology. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $120,000 in 2026.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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At Education, Allen Huang serves as a Special Schools Teacher-Nc within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,303.
Special Schools Teacher/Education
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At Education, Susan Lee serves as a Special Schools Teacher within TN School for Blind. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,005.
Statistical Research Specialist/Education
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Andrew Marsee works as a Statistical Research Specialist for Education within Accountability. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $118,698 in 2026.
Education Rgnl Data Consultant/Education
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At Education, Amanda Hayes serves as a Education Rgnl Data Consultant within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,429.
Education Rgnl Data Consultant/Education
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Elliotte Kinzer is a Education Rgnl Data Consultant at Education within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,189.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Wendy Hansard is a Education Program Director 1 at Education within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,038.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Tara Harrell serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,036.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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Stephanie Kelly holds the role of Education Program Director 1 at Education within College Career Technical Edu. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,036.
Doe Director of Legislation/Education
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Emily Cornute works as a Doe Director of Legislation for Education within Policy and Legislative Affairs. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $117,615 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Brian Yarbro serves as a Education Program Director 2 within Safe Schools. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,084.
Education Program Director 1/Education
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At Education, Katherine Ward serves as a Education Program Director 1 within Center of Regional Excellence. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,671.
Education Rgnl Data Consultant/Education
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Laura Duggan works as a Education Rgnl Data Consultant for Education within Center of Regional Excellence. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $116,450 in 2026.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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At Education, Elizabeth Reynolds serves as a Education Program Director 2 within School Improvement. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,268.
Education Program Director 2/Education
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Etta Gentry is a Education Program Director 2 at Education within School Improvement. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $116,267.
Education Consultant 4/Education
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Jennifer Magnusson is a Education Consultant 4 at Education within Academic Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,791.
Special Schools Teacher-Nc/Education
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Amy Locke holds the role of Special Schools Teacher-Nc at Education within TN School for Deaf. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,753.
Tpcsc Director/Education
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Bethany Figueroa works as a Tpcsc Director for Education within Charter Commission. Their status is full-time. Bethany earned $115,589 in 2026.