Texas / Texas Education Agency / Director III

Job-title file

Director III

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

61 employees hold this title in Texas Education Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $133,936, above the department median of $97,380.

Employees: 61
Total payroll: $8.3M
Role median: $133,936
Agency median: $97,380
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$120,000$154,758+

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

How total compensation varies among the 61 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 III is held in 57 Texas departments. In Texas Education Agency, the median of $133,936 ranks #39 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$192,456 · 2

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$159,000 · 14

Texas Military Department

$156,612 · 5

Employees Retirement System

$156,000 · 3

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

$152,928 · 1

State Office of Administrative Hearings

$151,934 · 2

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$151,709 · 2

Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conse

$151,480 · 1

State Preservation Board

$150,250 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$150,235 · 4

Railroad Commission of Texas

$150,000 · 11

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$149,499 · 2

Median total compensation for the Director III 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

Leah Martin

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$156,599

Base pay: $156,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,599
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 14, 2012
Monthly Pay: $13,050
State Employee Number: 8364

Leah Martin holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,599.

Michael Mosqueda

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$155,125

Base pay: $155,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,125
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2015
Monthly Pay: $12,927
State Employee Number: 165105

Michael Mosqueda holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,125.

Kimberly Brannan

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$153,290

Base pay: $153,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,290
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 25, 2005
Monthly Pay: $12,774
State Employee Number: 166797

Kimberly Brannan works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kimberly earned $153,290 in 2026.

Nina Taylor

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$153,016

Base pay: $153,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,016
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1990
Monthly Pay: $12,751
State Employee Number: 88646

Nina Taylor works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nina earned $153,016 in 2025.

Jyotsna Jandhyala

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$152,789

Base pay: $152,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,789
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,732
State Employee Number: 16347

Jyotsna Jandhyala holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,789.

Lindyn Kish

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$151,840

Base pay: $151,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,840
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,653
State Employee Number: 1274720

Lindyn Kish holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,840.

Lori Ann Merrell

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$151,409

Base pay: $151,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,409
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $12,617
State Employee Number: 1512937

Lori Ann Merrell works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lori earned $151,409 in 2026.

Stephanie Wolf

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$147,418

Base pay: $147,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,418
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $12,285
State Employee Number: 1478083

Stephanie Wolf is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,418.

Jennifer Broussard

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$145,704

Base pay: $145,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,704
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2009
Monthly Pay: $12,142
State Employee Number: 46444

Jennifer Broussard holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,704.

Jennifer Patterson

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$145,674

Base pay: $145,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,674
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

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Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,139
State Employee Number: 1133073

Jennifer Patterson holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,674.

Jordan Runge

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$144,365

Base pay: $144,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,365
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $12,030
State Employee Number: 1399347

Jordan Runge works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jordan earned $144,365 in 2026.

Gaydelle Lang

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$144,314

Base pay: $144,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,314
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $12,026
State Employee Number: 81928

Gaydelle Lang holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,314.

James Connolly

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$143,203

Base pay: $143,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,203
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,934
State Employee Number: 137500

James Connolly is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,203.

Lisa Cox

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$142,028

Base pay: $142,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,028
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 8, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,836
State Employee Number: 1096533

Lisa Cox is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,028.

Jacob Kobersky

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$142,014

Base pay: $142,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,014
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,835
State Employee Number: 1201392

Jacob Kobersky holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,014.

Juan Pablo Martinez

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$141,720

Base pay: $141,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,810
State Employee Number: 926051

Juan Pablo Martinez works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Juan earned $141,720 in 2026.

Antoinette Garland

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$141,217

Base pay: $141,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,217
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,768
State Employee Number: 1437743

Antoinette Garland is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,217.

Mona Corbett

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$140,639

Base pay: $140,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,639
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 22, 1998
Monthly Pay: $11,720
State Employee Number: 136844

At Texas Education Agency, Mona Corbett serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,639.

Kendra Banchy

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$140,611

Base pay: $140,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,611
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 24, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,718
State Employee Number: 1422223

Kendra Banchy is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,611.

Sheel Jagani

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$140,123

Base pay: $140,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,123
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,677
State Employee Number: 1085315

Sheel Jagani holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,123.

Tori Lee

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$140,017

Base pay: $140,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,017
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 24, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,668
State Employee Number: 1402569

At Texas Education Agency, Tori Lee serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,017.

Zoi Kondis

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$139,809

Base pay: $139,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,809
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,651
State Employee Number: 168971

At Texas Education Agency, Zoi Kondis serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,809.

Julie Cole

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$138,387

Base pay: $138,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,387
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $11,532
State Employee Number: 137151

Julie Cole holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,387.

Allison Friedlander

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$137,860

Base pay: $137,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,860
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 20, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,488
State Employee Number: 1132423

Allison Friedlander is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,860.

Harold Flenoy

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$137,000

Base pay: $137,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,417
State Employee Number: 487391

At Texas Education Agency, Harold Flenoy serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,000.

Melissa Yoder

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$135,209

Base pay: $135,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,209
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,267
State Employee Number: 1194750

Melissa Yoder is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $135,209.

Pamela Capulong

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$135,071

Base pay: $135,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,071
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,256
State Employee Number: 1478077

Pamela Capulong holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,071.

Kelly Kravitz

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$135,000

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $11,250
State Employee Number: 173184

Kelly Kravitz is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,000.

Amanda Whaley

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$135,000

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 22, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,250
State Employee Number: 1397926

Amanda Whaley works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amanda earned $135,000 in 2026.

Ronald Stehouwer

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$134,183

Base pay: $134,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,183
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $11,182
State Employee Number: 163171

Ronald Stehouwer holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,183.

Abby Rodriguez

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,936

Base pay: $133,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,936
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 13, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,161
State Employee Number: 719899

At Texas Education Agency, Abby Rodriguez serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,936.

Yeo Choi

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,828

Base pay: $133,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,152
State Employee Number: 1251026

Yeo Choi holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,828.

Sarah Guinn

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,828

Base pay: $133,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,152
State Employee Number: 1570467

Sarah Guinn works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sarah earned $133,828 in 2026.

Allison Werner

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$133,370

Base pay: $133,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,370
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,114
State Employee Number: 1448202

Allison Werner holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,370.

Jared Hymowitz

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$130,837

Base pay: $130,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,837
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $10,903
State Employee Number: 1690785

At Texas Education Agency, Jared Hymowitz serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,837.

Christopher Vargo

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$130,742

Base pay: $130,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,742
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $10,895
State Employee Number: 1287583

Christopher Vargo is a Director III at Texas Education Agency. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,742.

Lindsay Denman

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$130,662

Base pay: $130,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,662
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $10,889
State Employee Number: 769500

Lindsay Denman holds the role of Director III at Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,662.

Kristina Michaels

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$130,654

Base pay: $130,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,654
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay: $10,888
State Employee Number: 1406205

At Texas Education Agency, Kristina Michaels serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,654.

Lorie Williams

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2025 total comp

$130,365

Base pay: $130,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,365
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1998
Monthly Pay: $10,864
State Employee Number: 112991

Lorie Williams works as a Director III for Texas Education Agency. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lorie earned $130,365 in 2025.

Anisha Dandona

Director III/Texas Education Agency

2026 total comp

$130,061

Base pay: $130,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,061
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,838
State Employee Number: 1448212

At Texas Education Agency, Anisha Dandona serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,061.