Texas / Texas Education Agency / Director I

Job-title file

Director I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

66 employees hold this title in Texas Education Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $106,208, above the department median of $97,380.

Employees: 66
Total payroll: $7.1M
Role median: $106,208
Agency median: $97,380
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$93,648$119,833+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 66 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Texas Education Agency, the median of $106,208 ranks #33 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$126,000 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$124,950 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$123,768 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$123,585 · 1

Office of the Governor

$122,047 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$120,172 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$119,868 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$118,329 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$118,000 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$117,722 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$116,853 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$116,588 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kwaku Adjei Frimpong

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$123,700

Base pay: $123,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,308
State Employee Number: 1459666

Kwaku Adjei Frimpong works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kwaku earned $123,700 in 2025.

Debra Dorman

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$121,067

Base pay: $121,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,067
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $10,089
State Employee Number: 1085308

Debra Dorman holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,067.

Melissa Payne

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$116,955

Base pay: $116,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,955
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,746
State Employee Number: 1422216

At Texas Education Agency, Melissa Payne serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,955.

D'Ann Welch

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$116,738

Base pay: $116,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,738
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,728
State Employee Number: 704720

D'Ann Welch works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. D'Ann earned $116,738 in 2026.

Demarco Pitre

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,792

Base pay: $115,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,792
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,649
State Employee Number: 1274719

At Texas Education Agency, Demarco Pitre serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,792.

Megan Podd

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,713

Base pay: $115,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,643
State Employee Number: 1414216

Megan Podd is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,713.

Kelly Bala

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,713

Base pay: $115,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,713
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,643
State Employee Number: 1423830

At Texas Education Agency, Kelly Bala serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,713.

Meghan Rios

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$113,611

Base pay: $113,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,611
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,468
State Employee Number: 1448208

Meghan Rios is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,611.

Lorrie Ayers

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$113,607

Base pay: $113,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,607
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,467
State Employee Number: 760003

At Texas Education Agency, Lorrie Ayers serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,607.

Cody Brown

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$113,500

Base pay: $113,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,458
State Employee Number: 1225854

Cody Brown works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cody earned $113,500 in 2026.

Jo Bilderback

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$112,982

Base pay: $112,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,982
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2012
Monthly Pay: $9,415
State Employee Number: 335948

At Texas Education Agency, Jo Bilderback serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,982.

Charles Wright

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$112,981

Base pay: $112,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,981
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,415
State Employee Number: 1714986

Charles Wright is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,981.

Natalia Carrillo

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$112,275

Base pay: $112,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,275
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,356
State Employee Number: 1409382

Natalia Carrillo holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,275.

Tracy Smith

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$112,005

Base pay: $112,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,005
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,334
State Employee Number: 1678808

Tracy Smith is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,005.

Chelaine Marion

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$111,461

Base pay: $111,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,461
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $9,288
State Employee Number: 572467

Chelaine Marion works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chelaine earned $111,461 in 2026.

Jennifer Rivera

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$111,427

Base pay: $111,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,427
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $9,286
State Employee Number: 775885

Jennifer Rivera is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,427.

Trenton Law

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$111,421

Base pay: $111,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,421
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,285
State Employee Number: 1402561

Trenton Law works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Trenton earned $111,421 in 2026.

Michele Gonzalez

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,983

Base pay: $109,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,983
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,165
State Employee Number: 1714480

Michele Gonzalez is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,983.

Patricia Salgado

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,761

Base pay: $109,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,761
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 24, 2021
Monthly Pay: $9,147
State Employee Number: 1402567

Patricia Salgado is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,761.

Courtney Davis

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,242

Base pay: $109,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,242
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,103
State Employee Number: 1683072

Courtney Davis holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,242.

Amie Phillips

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,241

Base pay: $109,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,241
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $9,103
State Employee Number: 91358

Amie Phillips holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,241.

Rebecca Hampton

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,100
State Employee Number: 1723843

At Texas Education Agency, Rebecca Hampton serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,200.

Allison Howry

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$109,081

Base pay: $109,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,081
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,090
State Employee Number: 1298472

Allison Howry works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Allison earned $109,081 in 2026.

Sylina Valdez

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$108,775

Base pay: $108,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,775
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,065
State Employee Number: 1109398

Sylina Valdez is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,775.

Erika Gutierrez

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$108,160

Base pay: $108,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,160
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,013
State Employee Number: 88976

At Texas Education Agency, Erika Gutierrez serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,160.

Kyle Kraemer

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$107,141

Base pay: $107,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,141
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,928
State Employee Number: 1575193

Kyle Kraemer holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,141.

Alissa Rhee

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$107,137

Base pay: $107,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,137
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,928
State Employee Number: 1198374

Alissa Rhee works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alissa earned $107,137 in 2026.

Rebecca Clevlen

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$107,099

Base pay: $107,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $8,925
State Employee Number: 1249503

Rebecca Clevlen is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,099.

William Sea

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$107,099

Base pay: $107,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,925
State Employee Number: 1274727

At Texas Education Agency, William Sea serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,099.

Marcette Kilgore

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$107,099

Base pay: $107,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,099
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,925
State Employee Number: 1414211

Marcette Kilgore is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,099.

Joanne Clark

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$106,862

Base pay: $106,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,862
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,905
State Employee Number: 1132764

Joanne Clark holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,862.

Mikayla Garrison

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$106,684

Base pay: $106,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,684
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,890
State Employee Number: 1003767

At Texas Education Agency, Mikayla Garrison serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,684.

Joseph Cisneros

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$106,561

Base pay: $106,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,561
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,880
State Employee Number: 1050802

At Texas Education Agency, Joseph Cisneros serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,561.

Latrenda Watson

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,854

Base pay: $105,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,854
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,821
State Employee Number: 1409375

Latrenda Watson works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Latrenda earned $105,854 in 2026.

Naomi Roach

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,389

Base pay: $105,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,389
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,782
State Employee Number: 131787

At Texas Education Agency, Naomi Roach serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,389.

Krystal Garza

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,249

Base pay: $105,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,771
State Employee Number: 1051222

At Texas Education Agency, Krystal Garza serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,249.

Liza Lorenzi

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,040

Base pay: $105,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,753
State Employee Number: 151493

Liza Lorenzi works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Liza earned $105,040 in 2026.

Stacie Barnett

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$105,040

Base pay: $105,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,753
State Employee Number: 1692523

Stacie Barnett works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stacie earned $105,040 in 2025.

Debra Humphrey

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,039

Base pay: $105,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,039
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,753
State Employee Number: 1648346

Debra Humphrey works as a Director I for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debra earned $105,039 in 2026.

Scott Goldman

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$105,039

Base pay: $105,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,039
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,753
State Employee Number: 1734510

At Texas Education Agency, Scott Goldman serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,039.