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.

Compare departments

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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Arthur Polly

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$102,981

Base pay: $102,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,981
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1714360

Arthur Polly is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,981.

Julie Kuhn

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1109390

At Texas Education Agency, Julie Kuhn serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Ricki Harrell

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 13, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1467729

At Texas Education Agency, Ricki Harrell serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Rachel Scott

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1704980

At Texas Education Agency, Rachel Scott serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Thalia Kircher

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1835105

Thalia Kircher holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Damaris Montalvo-Irigoyen

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 307795

Damaris Montalvo-Irigoyen is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,980.

Alleigh Nicholls

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 795753

Alleigh Nicholls holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Kathleen Noack

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1570463

Kathleen Noack holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Anthony Avery

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1772703

At Texas Education Agency, Anthony Avery serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Chelsea Garcia

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1782100

Chelsea Garcia holds the role of Director I at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Sabrina Matthews

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1797012

Sabrina Matthews is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,980.

Marisa Ramos

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1807507

Marisa Ramos is a Director I at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,980.

Cherylynn Moody

Director I/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1412150

At Texas Education Agency, Cherylynn Moody serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,980.