Chicago Public Schools / Fernwood School
Agency file
The Fernwood School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 28 employees with median total compensation of $100,449; the highest distinct record was $236,516.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 28 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,449) — 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 $129,659 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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
Principal/Fernwood School
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Robert Towner is a Principal at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $236,516.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Amy Berry serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/Fernwood School
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Nicole Wimberly holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,622.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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James Mason works as a Regular Teacher for Fernwood School. James earned $129,659 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Robert Cummings serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,302.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Melanie Sorg holds the role of Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,414.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Page May serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,414.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Anthony Thomas works as a Regular Teacher for Fernwood School. Anthony earned $105,053 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Fernwood School
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Jayla Reed works as a Special Education Teacher for Fernwood School. Jayla earned $102,874 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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James Garrison is a Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,071.
School Counselor/Fernwood School
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Mariah Cole works as a School Counselor for Fernwood School. Mariah earned $101,163 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Tyjuana Williams holds the role of Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Korin Szykowny holds the role of Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Gabriella Waddington holds the role of Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.
Special Education Teacher/Fernwood School
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Destiny Mccoy works as a Special Education Teacher for Fernwood School. Destiny earned $99,734 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Thinh Nguyen serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Xinan Wang is a Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Alaysia Graham is a Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Allison Souva works as a Regular Teacher for Fernwood School. Allison earned $94,007 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Fernwood School
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Kimberly Hoard holds the role of Regular Teacher at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.
School Clerk/Fernwood School
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Tyanna Nason works as a School Clerk for Fernwood School. Tyanna earned $90,895 in 2026.
Senior Security Officer/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Eric Williams serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,614.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Fernwood School
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At Fernwood School, Michael Garrett serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Teacher Assistant/Fernwood School
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Rita Kaffer holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Fernwood School
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Kenneth Gaines is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Fernwood School
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Calvin Haywood holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Fernwood School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Associate Lunchroom Manager III/Fernwood School
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Toni Wright is a Associate Lunchroom Manager III at Fernwood School. 2026 total compensation came to $46,984.
Porter/Fernwood School
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David Young works as a Porter for Fernwood School. David earned $41,750 in 2026.