Texas / Texas Education Agency / Director II

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Director II

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

60 employees hold this title in Texas Education Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $120,892, above the department median of $97,380.

Employees: 60
Total payroll: $7.3M
Role median: $120,892
Agency median: $97,380
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$108,000$141,272+

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

How total compensation varies among the 60 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 II is held in 56 Texas departments. In Texas Education Agency, the median of $120,892 ranks #39 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Lottery Commission

$142,373 · 1

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

$139,973 · 1

State Preservation Board

$137,932 · 2

Office of Court Administration

$137,800 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$136,788 · 4

Bond Review Board

$135,000 · 2

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$134,412 · 2

Texas Department of Transportation

$133,869 · 11

General Land Office

$133,502 · 13

Texas Racing Commission

$133,500 · 1

Texas Cyber Command

$133,350 · 3

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$132,732 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$142,373

Base pay: $142,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,373
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 21, 1989
Monthly Pay: $11,864
State Employee Number: 130895

At Texas Education Agency, Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,373.

Deanna Clemens

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$141,293

Base pay: $141,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,293
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,774
State Employee Number: 1076603

Deanna Clemens holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,293.

Dean Howard

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$141,177

Base pay: $141,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,177
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,765
State Employee Number: 186649

Dean Howard holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,177.

Christopher Lucas

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$136,507

Base pay: $136,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,507
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $11,376
State Employee Number: 26151

At Texas Education Agency, Christopher Lucas serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,507.

Michael Swink

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$134,548

Base pay: $134,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,548
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2005
Monthly Pay: $11,212
State Employee Number: 171746

Michael Swink works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $134,548 in 2026.

Permashona Frost

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,607

Base pay: $133,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,607
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Q

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,134
State Employee Number: 1423835

At Texas Education Agency, Permashona Frost serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,607.

Kameryn Sindelar

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,470

Base pay: $133,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,123
State Employee Number: 66863

At Texas Education Agency, Kameryn Sindelar serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,470.

Glenn Nathan

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,228

Base pay: $133,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,228
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,102
State Employee Number: 1711650

Glenn Nathan is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,228.

Nicole Duran

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$130,000

Base pay: $130,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $10,833
State Employee Number: 1481104

Nicole Duran holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Amy Musgrave

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$129,640

Base pay: $129,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,640
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $10,803
State Employee Number: 1414219

Amy Musgrave holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,640.

Gina Abdur-Rahman

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$129,640

Base pay: $129,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,640
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,803
State Employee Number: 636424

Gina Abdur-Rahman is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,640.

Colby Self

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$129,497

Base pay: $129,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,497
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay: $10,791
State Employee Number: 1406211

Colby Self holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,497.

Dillia Garcia

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$129,191

Base pay: $129,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,191
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Apr 1, 1992
Monthly Pay: $10,766
State Employee Number: 172687

At Texas Education Agency, Dillia Garcia serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,191.

Beth Burkhart

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$128,649

Base pay: $128,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,649
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 11, 2019
Monthly Pay: $10,721
State Employee Number: 1169569

Beth Burkhart works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Beth earned $128,649 in 2026.

Robert Crisalis

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$128,520

Base pay: $128,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,520
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $10,710
State Employee Number: 8077

At Texas Education Agency, Robert Crisalis serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,520.

Meagan Froh

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$128,140

Base pay: $128,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,140
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Sep 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,678
State Employee Number: 51740

At Texas Education Agency, Meagan Froh serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,140.

Qingfeng Wang

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$126,509

Base pay: $126,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,509
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 20, 2009
Monthly Pay: $10,542
State Employee Number: 124068

At Texas Education Agency, Qingfeng Wang serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,509.

Ashley Prevost

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$126,443

Base pay: $126,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,443
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,537
State Employee Number: 1127179

Ashley Prevost is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,443.

Brent Droll

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$125,517

Base pay: $125,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,517
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

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Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2021
Monthly Pay: $10,460
State Employee Number: 1053715

Brent Droll works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brent earned $125,517 in 2026.

Brian Doran

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$125,373

Base pay: $125,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,373
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2018
Monthly Pay: $10,448
State Employee Number: 1127186

At Texas Education Agency, Brian Doran serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,373.

Foad Idais

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$125,257

Base pay: $125,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,257
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,438
State Employee Number: 1478079

Foad Idais works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Foad earned $125,257 in 2026.

Jenny Yan

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$125,166

Base pay: $125,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,166
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $10,430
State Employee Number: 184573

Jenny Yan holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,166.

Melanie Robinson

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$124,878

Base pay: $124,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,878
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $10,406
State Employee Number: 1580222

Melanie Robinson holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,878.

Esther Burnham

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$124,199

Base pay: $124,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,199
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2017
Monthly Pay: $10,350
State Employee Number: 1096528

Esther Burnham holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,199.

Anna Walsh-Mondragon

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$123,443

Base pay: $123,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,443
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $10,287
State Employee Number: 1062439

At Texas Education Agency, Anna Walsh-Mondragon serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,443.

Rona Tong

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$123,440

Base pay: $123,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,440
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $10,287
State Employee Number: 337388

Rona Tong works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rona earned $123,440 in 2026.

Kyla Jaramillo

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$123,400

Base pay: $123,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,283
State Employee Number: 1478072

At Texas Education Agency, Kyla Jaramillo serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,400.

Catherine Gilleland

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$123,000

Base pay: $123,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,250
State Employee Number: 1797015

Catherine Gilleland holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,000.

Abigail Morton-Garland

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$122,960

Base pay: $122,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,960
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,247
State Employee Number: 1763847

At Texas Education Agency, Abigail Morton-Garland serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,960.

Yolanda Walker

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$121,391

Base pay: $121,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,391
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2004
Monthly Pay: $10,116
State Employee Number: 72229

Yolanda Walker is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,391.

Christina Arroyo Giner

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$120,393

Base pay: $120,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,393
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,033
State Employee Number: 613187

Christina Arroyo Giner is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,393.

Yinchun Zhou

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$119,856

Base pay: $119,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,856
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2015
Monthly Pay: $9,988
State Employee Number: 728084

At Texas Education Agency, Yinchun Zhou serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,856.

Scarlett Papas

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$119,729

Base pay: $119,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,729
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jul 23, 2018
Monthly Pay: $9,977
State Employee Number: 641821

Scarlett Papas is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,729.

Bryan Walker

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$119,026

Base pay: $119,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,026
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,919
State Employee Number: 1580240

Bryan Walker holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,026.

Michelle Salinas

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$118,601

Base pay: $118,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,601
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $9,883
State Employee Number: 995832

Michelle Salinas works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michelle earned $118,601 in 2026.

Hannah Cox

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$118,112

Base pay: $118,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,112
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,843
State Employee Number: 1457974

Hannah Cox works as a Director II for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Hannah earned $118,112 in 2026.

Jeremy Mccaig

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$116,018

Base pay: $116,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,018
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Sep 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,668
State Employee Number: 1554361

Jeremy Mccaig is a Director II at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $116,018.

Pete Flores

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,544

Base pay: $115,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,544
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Mar 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,629
State Employee Number: 484911

Pete Flores holds the role of Director II at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,544.

Karine Hibdon

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,544

Base pay: $115,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,544
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $9,629
State Employee Number: 1714501

At Texas Education Agency, Karine Hibdon serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,544.

Xochitl Rocha

Director II/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$115,266

Base pay: $115,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $9,605
State Employee Number: 619281

At Texas Education Agency, Xochitl Rocha serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,266.