Vermont / Education Agency
Agency file
The Education Agency administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 159 employees with median total compensation of $79,602; the highest distinct record was $181,730.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 159 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,602) — 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 $114,816 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,544. 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 1
Agency Secretary/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Zoie Saunders serves as a Agency Secretary. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,730.
Deputy Secretary/Education Agency
Jill Briggs Campbell works as a Deputy Secretary for Education Agency. Their status is exempt. Jill earned $150,093 in 2026.
Executive Director/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Erin Davis serves as a Executive Director. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,997.
Principal Assistant/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Grace Loeb serves as a Principal Assistant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,997.
Chief Financial Officer/Education Agency
Cassandra Ryan holds the role of Chief Financial Officer at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,176.
Education Data Division Director/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Jennifer Hicks serves as a Education Data Division Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,981.
Aoe Education Finance Director/Education Agency
Kelly Murphy is a Aoe Education Finance Director at Education Agency. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $124,530.
Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Sean Cousino serves as a Deputy Chief Financial Officer. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,386.
Director School Climate & Belonging/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Monica Desrochers serves as a Director School Climate & Belonging. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,576.
Education Project Manager/Education Agency
Clare Waterman holds the role of Education Project Manager at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,576.
Staff Attorney IV/Education Agency
Jaime Kraybill is a Staff Attorney IV at Education Agency. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $120,536.
Staff Attorney IV/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Sarah Katz serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,080.
Education Project Manager/Education Agency
Emily Lesh holds the role of Education Project Manager at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,144.
Education Division Director/Education Agency
Lori Dolezal is a Education Division Director at Education Agency. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $116,501.
Education Division Director/Education Agency
Margherita Porcella works as a Education Division Director for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Margherita earned $116,501 in 2026.
General Counsel II/Education Agency
Emily Simmons works as a General Counsel II for Education Agency. Their status is exempt. Emily earned $116,189 in 2026.
State Director of Prek/Education Agency
Patricia Fitzsimmons holds the role of State Director of Prek at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,816.
Education Division Director/Education Agency
Anne Bordonaro works as a Education Division Director for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Anne earned $112,715 in 2026.
Assess & Accountant Data Administrative Director/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Glenn Bailey serves as a Assess & Accountant Data Administrative Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,822.
Education Assistant Division Director/Education Agency
Lisa Helme works as a Education Assistant Division Director for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Lisa earned $110,822 in 2026.
Education Assistant Division Director/Education Agency
Tracy Watterson is a Education Assistant Division Director at Education Agency. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $110,822.
Aoe Director of Operations/Education Agency
Courtney O'Brien holds the role of Aoe Director of Operations at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,138.
School Facilities Program Mngr/Education Agency
Robert Donohue works as a School Facilities Program Mngr for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Robert earned $107,661 in 2026.
Education Programs Manager/Education Agency
Alicia Hanrahan works as a Education Programs Manager for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Alicia earned $107,162 in 2026.
Education Programs Coordinator II/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Joshua Souliere serves as a Education Programs Coordinator II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,435.
Education Res & Stat Secretary Chief/Education Agency
David Kelley is a Education Res & Stat Secretary Chief at Education Agency. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $104,686.
Director Reg Comp & Risk Mgt/Education Agency
Karen Abbott holds the role of Director Reg Comp & Risk Mgt at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,128.
Education Data Division Deputy Director/Education Agency
Cassidy Canzani works as a Education Data Division Deputy Director for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Cassidy earned $102,128 in 2026.
Education Programs Coordinator II/Education Agency
Sigrid Olson works as a Education Programs Coordinator II for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Sigrid earned $100,838 in 2026.
Special Education Financial Specialist/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Jennifer Perry serves as a Special Education Financial Specialist. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,838.
State Director Child Nutrition Program/Education Agency
Mary Krueger holds the role of State Director Child Nutrition Program at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,008.
Administrative Services Director I/Education Agency
Shelley Matz works as a Administrative Services Director I for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Shelley earned $99,008 in 2026.
Aoe Special Education Finance Director/Education Agency
Katie Smith works as a Aoe Special Education Finance Director for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Katie earned $98,821 in 2026.
Education Programs Manager/Education Agency
Deborah Ormsbee works as a Education Programs Manager for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Deborah earned $98,363 in 2026.
Education Programs Manager/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Ruth Durkee serves as a Education Programs Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,722.
Education Programs Coordinator II/Education Agency
Toni Marra works as a Education Programs Coordinator II for Education Agency. Their status is classified. Toni earned $95,098 in 2026.
Education Programs Coordinator I/Education Agency
Tracy Harris holds the role of Education Programs Coordinator I at Education Agency. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,806.
Education Programs Manager/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Katie Mccarthy serves as a Education Programs Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,955.
Federal & Special Education Data Director/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Brandon Dall serves as a Federal & Special Education Data Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,706.
Aoe Senior Fiscal Analyst/Education Agency
At Education Agency, Theodore Gates serves as a Aoe Senior Fiscal Analyst. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,706.