Education Sunshine List 2025
756 employees earning $100K+ · median $127,198 · average $132,926 · overview and trend →
Who makes the most at Education in 2025?
Denise Cole, Deputy Minister, was paid $401,060 in 2025 — the highest total compensation among 756 Education employees on the Sunshine List; the median salary there was $127,198.
All Employees · 756 in 2025 · page 1 of 4
| # | Name | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denise ColeDeputy Minister | $367,633 | $401,060 |
| 2 | Rupert GordonAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning Division | $319,709 | $320,019 |
| 3 | Yael GinslerAssistant Deputy Minister, Student Achievement Division | $316,578 | $316,870 |
| 4 | Kate Manson-SmithDeputy Minister | $315,159 | $315,540 |
| 5 | Michael HudeckiManager, Funding Policy Unit | $299,658 | $299,851 |
| 6 | Doreen LamarcheExecutive Director, Education Finance Office | $289,171 | $289,485 |
| 7 | Didem ProulxAssistant Deputy Minister, Capital and Business Support Division | $285,353 | $285,662 |
| 8 | Louis DimitracopoulosChief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Services Division | $283,766 | $284,075 |
| 9 | Andrew DavisAssistant Deputy Minister, Education Labour and Finance Division | $280,079 | $280,393 |
| 10 | Holly MoranAssistant Deputy Minister, Early Years and Child Care Division | $278,536 | $278,831 |
| 11 | Claudine MunroeAssistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Education and Well Being Division | $252,236 | $252,493 |
| 12 | Giselle BasantaAssistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity and Governance Secretariat | $250,039 | $250,345 |
| 13 | Nadine RamdialDirector, Strategic Human Resources Branch | $232,978 | $233,215 |
| 14 | Didier PomerleauAssistant Deputy Minister, French Language Education Division | $232,348 | $232,601 |
| 15 | Andrea DuttonDirector, Capital Policy Branch | $232,053 | $232,295 |
| 16 | Ian RossDirector, Communications Branch | $231,153 | $231,403 |
| 17 | Mersad FardDirector, Transfer Payment and Divisional Finance Branch | $229,679 | $229,905 |
| 18 | Rachel OsborneDirector, Education Equity and Board Governance Branch | $226,261 | $226,507 |
| 19 | Suzanne GordonDirector, Inclusive Education and Well-Being Branch | $224,250 | $224,499 |
| 20 | Paul CleaverDirector, Corporate Finance and Services Branch | $224,094 | $224,328 |
| 21 | Matthew BeattieDirector, Labour Relations Operations Branch | $218,225 | $218,432 |
| 22 | Patrick ByamDirector, Safe Schools Branch | $218,230 | $218,386 |
| 23 | Mishaal SurtiDirector, Curriculum Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch | $217,711 | $217,936 |
| 24 | Romina Di PasqualeDirector, Enrolment, Funding and Labour Policy Branch | $217,194 | $217,430 |
| 25 | Andrew LockerDirector, Field Services Branch | $214,164 | $214,387 |
| 26 | Linda WallSuperintendent | $213,744 | $213,744 |
| 27 | Vanessa FerreiraDirector, Corporate Coordination Branch | $213,133 | $213,361 |
| 28 | Aaron MoffattDirector, Operations Branch | $208,868 | $209,080 |
| 29 | Matthew DesrosiersDirector, Funding Branch | $205,174 | $205,391 |
| 30 | Whitney WilsonDirector, Early Years Branch | $205,062 | $205,248 |
| 31 | Mehul MehtaDirector, School Board Advanced Support Branch | $201,964 | $202,184 |
| 32 | Karen PuhlmannDirector, Child Care Branch | $201,426 | $201,644 |
| 33 | Rupinder JohalDirector, Strategic Policy and Education Workforce Branch | $199,405 | $199,611 |
| 34 | Shirley CarderDirector, Mental Health Branch | $198,333 | $198,548 |
| 35 | Dehai YangDirector, Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch | $194,361 | $194,577 |
| 36 | Katherine WilliamsDirector, Skills Development and Apprenticeship Branch | $193,601 | $193,804 |
| 37 | Gina CaruanoDirector, French-Language Teaching and Learning Branch | $190,493 | $190,727 |
| 38 | Nicholas BertrandDirector, Indigenous Education Office | $187,172 | $187,379 |
| 39 | Luc DavetDirector, French-Language Education, Policies and Programs Branch | $186,534 | $186,744 |
| 40 | Namrata BainsDirector, Education Analytics Branch | $186,200 | $186,408 |
| 41 | Wade CrevierSenior Manager, Investigation and Enforcement Unit | $185,687 | $185,880 |
| 42 | Jeanne LeonardPrincipal, Elementary Program | $185,028 | $185,028 |
| 43 | Charmaine PereraDirector, Special Education and Success for All Branch | $184,290 | $184,496 |
| 44 | Paul BloyeDirector, Capital Programs Branch | $181,449 | $181,611 |
| 45 | Claire CorinthiosDirector, Education Data Branch | $179,868 | $180,071 |
| 46 | Elsbeth SchokkingSenior Manager, Arts, Languages and Indigenous Studies | $177,541 | $177,734 |
| 47 | Heather GibsonPrincipal, Resource Services | $176,815 | $176,815 |
| 48 | Daniel MaggiacomoPrincipal | $176,815 | $176,815 |
| 49 | Christopher WuManager, Unit A | $174,210 | $174,402 |
| 50 | Christopher PopovichSenior Manager, Math, Careers, Business and Humanities Unit | $173,714 | $173,904 |
| 51 | Christine JaramilloPrincipal | $172,861 | $172,861 |
| 52 | Andrea MckinleyPrincipal | $172,861 | $172,861 |
| 53 | Lori MoroneyPrincipal | $172,861 | $172,861 |
| 54 | Ryan RigbyManager, New Media and Creative Services | $172,045 | $172,233 |
| 55 | Nooreen LadhaManager, Early Years Program Policy Unit | $170,873 | $171,062 |
| 56 | Jessica LippertChief of Staff | $170,760 | $170,974 |
| 57 | Tania ThiyagaratnamSenior Manager, Responsive, Professional Learning Supports Team | $169,300 | $169,485 |
| 58 | Pepe GarieriEducation Officer | $168,980 | $168,980 |
| 59 | Paul DuffyDirector, Education Modelling and Forecasting Branch | $167,758 | $167,968 |
| 60 | Prachee ShuklaManager, Strategic Business Unit | $164,704 | $164,884 |
| 61 | Mercilyn BaxterManager, Inclusive Schools Unit | $162,785 | $162,968 |
| 62 | Owen MacriDeputy Chief of Staff | $160,411 | $160,612 |
| 63 | Talene PalvetzianManager, System Learning and Supports Unit | $160,227 | $160,411 |
| 64 | Anna LaDirector, Strategic Planning, Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch | $159,345 | $159,542 |
| 65 | Alexandra De RosaManager, Policy, Strategy and Innovation | $158,656 | $158,830 |
| 66 | Marie-Christine LemenchickRegional Manager, Ottawa | $158,376 | $158,704 |
| 67 | Suzanne DiasManager, Strategic Initiatives Unit | $158,376 | $158,569 |
| 68 | Lisa HeatonManager, Issues Management and Media Relations | $158,376 | $158,569 |
| 69 | Caroline CutlerManager, Planning and Reporting Unit | $155,594 | $155,781 |
| 70 | Shelley Duquette-LafortuneExecutive Lead, Special Projects | $155,407 | $155,735 |
| 71 | Cathy BlacklockSenior Manager, Technology Enabled Learning Ontario | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 72 | William ComeauManager, Data Management | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 73 | Bradley PartingtonManager, Forecasting and Labour Support Unit | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 74 | Yves RainvilleManager, Leadership and Instructional Practices Support Unit | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 75 | Christine RiedelManager, Private Schools and International Education | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 76 | Stephen SimardRegional Manager, North Bay and Sudbury | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 77 | Janice TaylorSenior Manager, Program management and Branch Operations | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 78 | Emily WhiteManager, Enrolment Policy and Labour Implementation Unit | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 79 | Christine WildemanManager, Divisional Administration Unit | $155,407 | $155,600 |
| 80 | Hanca ChangManager, Strategic Policy Unit | $155,403 | $155,596 |
| 81 | Nellie AvilaOperations Manager | $155,402 | $155,595 |
| 82 | Dubravka CvijeticSenior Manager, Controller | $155,402 | $155,595 |
| 83 | Olia Nadia KchikManager, Statistical Modelling and Trending | $155,402 | $155,595 |
| 84 | Pauline McnaughtonSenior Manager, Enhancement Programming Unit | $155,402 | $155,595 |
| 85 | Hitesh ChopraManager, School Renewal Unit | $155,396 | $155,589 |
| 86 | Julie BoudreaultManager, French-Language Education Policies and Programs Unit | $155,390 | $155,583 |
| 87 | Iyana BrowneSenior Manager, Licensing and Inspections Unit | $155,390 | $155,583 |
| 88 | Jeffrey MoserRegional Manager, London | $155,390 | $155,583 |
| 89 | Sergio GomesEducation Officer, Private School Inspector | $155,411 | $155,436 |
| 90 | Megan BornerManager, Insights and Analysis Unit | $155,162 | $155,354 |
| 91 | Lorraine SmithManager, School Board Business Operations | $155,138 | $155,330 |
| 92 | Melissa WeylandEducation Officer | $155,105 | $155,285 |
| 93 | Lynne BlackettVice Principal | $155,102 | $155,102 |
| 94 | James GoverVice Principal, Secondary Program | $155,102 | $155,102 |
| 95 | Laurie MooreVice Principal | $155,102 | $155,102 |
| 96 | Sheila ReesVice Principal | $155,102 | $155,102 |
| 97 | Martina PreeceManager, Organization Effectiveness and Learning | $154,902 | $155,095 |
| 98 | Chantal FournierManager, French Language Curriculum Policy | $154,644 | $154,835 |
| 99 | Bryon BrisardEducation Officer | $154,320 | $154,626 |
| 100 | Andrea SequeiraManager, Emergency Management, Facilities and Library Unit | $153,923 | $154,116 |
| 101 | Marjorie Tang Kwan HoiManager, Financial Accountability Unit | $153,922 | $154,107 |
| 102 | Marybeth De RoseEducation Officer | $153,468 | $153,648 |
| 103 | Neha KapileshwarkerEducation Officer | $153,329 | $153,329 |
| 104 | Sharleen TangManager, Labour Relations Operations | $153,064 | $153,239 |
| 105 | Patricia SealeyDirector, Strategic Integration | $152,733 | $152,916 |
| 106 | Rita RegalaManager, Financial Services and Procurement Oversight Unit | $152,291 | $152,479 |
| 107 | Danielle MaheuManager, Policy and Research Unit | $151,741 | $151,927 |
| 108 | Cheryl ChungManager, Funding Implementation and Accountability Unit | $151,476 | $151,651 |
| 109 | Lisa LumleyManager, Strategic Planning Unit | $151,419 | $151,596 |
| 110 | Antonio DiasManager, Finance and Program Unit | $150,842 | $151,023 |
| 111 | Nathalie ClementManager, French Language Resource Development Technology Unit | $150,640 | $150,826 |
| 112 | James GroatEducation Officer | $150,169 | $150,322 |
| 113 | Anil ThomasSenior Manager, Dissemination and Reporting Unit | $149,805 | $149,989 |
| 114 | Alexis Stefanovich-ThomsonEducation Officer | $149,794 | $149,979 |
| 115 | Jeannette AmioEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 116 | Maude BigelowEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 117 | Elise BoissonneaultEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 118 | Chantal BruneauEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 119 | Monika BuralEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 120 | Joseph ColonnaEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 121 | Janet CoomberEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 122 | Jennifer CordonEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 123 | Rebecca CossarEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 124 | Daniel DenommeEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 125 | Jenny Kay DupuisEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 126 | Sudeshna DuttaEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 127 | Louise GormleyStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 128 | Pierre GregoryEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 129 | Lynn GrittaniEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 130 | Paul HatalaEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 131 | Salim JamalEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 132 | Diane JohnstoneStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 133 | Sharon KorpanEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 134 | Paul KostelnyEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 135 | Keiko Kuji-ShikataniEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 136 | Remi LaroseEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 137 | L.S.H. Michael MalcolmStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 138 | Gregory McleodPolicy and Program Coordinator | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 139 | Emmet MellowEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 140 | Grant MinkhorstEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 141 | Erica Okezie-PhillipsEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 142 | Lorraine OtoideInternational Education Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 143 | Penelope PatricianEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 144 | Shawn PerryStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 145 | Michelle PiloteStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 146 | Timothy RobinsonStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 147 | Lindsay SiroisStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 148 | Elizabeth StephensonStudent Achievement Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 149 | Heather WaltersEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 150 | Zheng XuEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 151 | Sandy YepEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,904 |
| 152 | Angela HintonEducation Officer | $149,719 | $149,903 |
| 153 | Dana GreenManager, Information Technology Modernization Unit | $149,687 | $149,868 |
| 154 | Joy BrenzavichStudent Achievement Officer | $149,681 | $149,866 |
| 155 | Christina SeresManager, Governance, Operations and Board Supports Unit | $149,625 | $149,810 |
| 156 | Stacey-Lee QuennevilleManager, Transportation Cooperative Services | $149,585 | $149,770 |
| 157 | Richard BentSenior Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Data Collection | $149,402 | $149,586 |
| 158 | Lydia ScottDirector, Business Operation Strategic Support Branch | $148,776 | $148,955 |
| 159 | Carolyn AlbaneseRegional Manger, Metro Toronto | $148,289 | $148,605 |
| 160 | Seemeen KhanManager, Financial Accountability | $147,975 | $148,152 |
| 161 | Thomas JenkinsStrategic and Project Lead | $147,647 | $147,815 |
| 162 | Trellock HuetherAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications | $147,249 | $147,425 |
| 163 | Anusha ThuraisinghamManager, Equity, Leadership and Accountability Unit | $146,932 | $147,112 |
| 164 | Katie SpizarskyManager, Labour Relations Operations | $146,842 | $147,018 |
| 165 | Geraldine SmithManager, Strategic Policy and Coordinated Programs Unit | $146,066 | $146,246 |
| 166 | Ginette BeaudryEducation Officer | $145,832 | $146,144 |
| 167 | Alison MacaulayEducation Officer | $145,811 | $145,980 |
| 168 | Stewart HoughtonTeam Lead | $145,681 | $145,848 |
| 169 | Monika VargaTeam Lead, Labour Relations Policy | $145,278 | $145,443 |
| 170 | Erin Sb SchenkTeam Lead | $145,111 | $145,278 |
| 171 | Erin WeinkaufManager, Strategy Performance and Change Management | $145,049 | $145,223 |
| 172 | Kerri GrahamSenior Manager, Child Care Program Policy Unit | $144,915 | $145,090 |
| 173 | Michael LeighManager, Education Capital Information System Implementation and Corporate Coordination Unit | $144,754 | $144,933 |
| 174 | Desiree SmithPrincipal | $144,394 | $144,394 |
| 175 | Sandra LaneClinical Manager | $144,197 | $144,374 |
| 176 | Geetanjali JoshiEducation Officer | $144,167 | $144,344 |
| 177 | Lillian LoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $144,107 | $144,283 |
| 178 | Elena WagnerExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $144,107 | $144,283 |
| 179 | Elizabeth BrownEducation Officer | $144,067 | $144,252 |
| 180 | Jaime UrbanExecutive Assistant to Executive Director | $144,068 | $144,244 |
| 181 | Catherine MccreadyEducation Officer | $143,787 | $144,093 |
| 182 | Michel BedardEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 183 | Sherry-Beth BortolottiEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 184 | Jennifer BrownEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 185 | Susan ChankoEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 186 | Anne ElliottEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 187 | Joann HenryEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 188 | Marie-Pierre LarriveeEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 189 | Ian MccallumEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 190 | Dawn MerlinoEducation Officer, Private School Inspector | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 191 | Christine MischEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 192 | Patricia PellaEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 193 | Michele ReaumeEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 194 | Virginia RutledgeEducation Officer | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 195 | Zineb SebbaneEducation Officer, Private School Inspector | $143,677 | $143,983 |
| 196 | Marc LauzonEducation Officer | $143,480 | $143,786 |
| 197 | Karene AntoniukEducation Officer | $143,454 | $143,760 |
| 198 | Heidi FisherManager, Regional Support Unit | $142,413 | $142,588 |
| 199 | Venetta MirandaManager, Strategic Planning Unit | $142,049 | $142,219 |
| 200 | Pierre-Richard DucasseLabour Relations Officer | $141,776 | $141,931 |
| 201 | Robyn TrewExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $141,406 | $141,582 |
| 202 | Sivarajalingam JanarthananManager, Data Analytics | $141,395 | $141,571 |
| 203 | Lianne Di LecceSenior Policy Analyst | $141,328 | $141,486 |
| 204 | Andrew VirtueManager, Operations and Branch Infrastructure | $141,272 | $141,446 |
| 205 | Elizabeth McguireEducation Officer, Private School Inspector | $140,675 | $140,980 |
| 206 | Mohamed HashamManager, Labour Policy Unit | $140,633 | $140,806 |
| 207 | Gianoula KorinisManager, Programs and Partnerships Development Unit | $140,623 | $140,796 |
| 208 | Boutayna RegraguiLabour Relations Officer | $140,484 | $140,650 |
| 209 | Nathan RokoshCoordinator | $139,727 | $139,897 |
| 210 | Emily WellsTeam Lead, Business Reporting | $139,708 | $139,876 |
| 211 | Stephen ChanasykTeam Lead, Strategic Initiatives and Analytics | $139,318 | $139,485 |
| 212 | Jonathan HodgeSenior Analyst, Finance and Audit | $139,236 | $139,393 |
| 213 | Nancy WongSenior Portfolio Lead | $139,224 | $139,381 |
| 214 | Paula MirandaManager, Access, Privacy and Records Management Unit | $139,142 | $139,313 |
| 215 | Chunping LiuManager, Funding Modelling Unit | $138,942 | $139,113 |
| 216 | David MoorePolicy and Project Coordinator | $138,719 | $138,889 |
| 217 | Daniela AielloSenior Manager, Corporate Resource Planning and Analysis | $138,245 | $138,418 |
| 218 | Julia RobinsonPrincipal | $138,132 | $138,132 |
| 219 | Vinod GurewanSenior Analyst, Finance and Audit | $137,603 | $137,866 |
| 220 | Tony KwanTeam Lead, Modeling | $137,424 | $137,592 |
| 221 | Natalie DesiminiManager, Strategic Planning and Priorities Unit | $137,092 | $137,264 |
| 222 | Marie-Audrey SimardEducation Officer | $137,067 | $137,225 |
| 223 | Krzysztof JanuszSenior Forecasting Specialist | $136,909 | $137,066 |
| 224 | Matthew BeraSenior Policy Advisor | $136,714 | $136,873 |
| 225 | Nicholas GriecoExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $136,653 | $136,818 |
| 226 | John MelinoManager, Strategic Coordination and Partnerships Unit | $136,574 | $136,743 |
| 227 | Amanda FungManager, Professionalism, Teaching Policy and Standards Unit | $136,498 | $136,666 |
| 228 | Susan BrownLead Policy Program Coordinator | $136,495 | $136,662 |
| 229 | Benjamin LimSenior Policy Advisor | $136,365 | $136,523 |
| 230 | Fiona MakTeam Lead | $136,245 | $136,411 |
| 231 | Tanya MathewsTeam Lead | $136,138 | $136,304 |
| 232 | Arianne MatteSenior Policy and Program Coordinator Team Lead | $136,032 | $136,217 |
| 233 | Melissa Stapley-HamManager, Strategic Initiatives and Analytics Unit | $135,962 | $136,103 |
| 234 | Rossana TomaziniExecutive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | $135,905 | $136,073 |
| 235 | Kevin McgillManager, Information Technology Systems | $135,739 | $135,904 |
| 236 | Lisa BlandSenior Policy Specialist | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 237 | Jennifer BrownLead Policy and Issues Analyst | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 238 | Jeffrey BusbyCoordinator, Financial Modelling | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 239 | Bobbi-Jean CliftonPolicy and Program Coordinator | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 240 | Cettina CuffaroSenior Policy Specialist | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 241 | Eubert IsaacsTeam Lead, Policy | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 242 | Surenugga KaileswaranLead Policy and Issues Analyst | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 243 | Stephen KellyPolicy and Program Coordinator | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 244 | Angelika KerrPolicy and Program Coordinator | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 245 | Christopher KotzPolicy and Project Coordinator | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 246 | Justin LeungTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 247 | Jeffrey LewisTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 248 | Sharon LiTeam Lead | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 249 | Marco MendesTeam Lead, Data Operations | $135,677 | $135,845 |
| 250 | Nanda MorischeTeam Lead, Special Education Funding | $135,677 | $135,845 |
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