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Chicago Public Schools / James Blaine Elementary

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James Blaine Elementary

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The James Blaine Elementary is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $124,394; the highest distinct record was $220,435.

Year
2026
Employees
77
Median total
$124,394
Highest record
$220,435

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$46,262$164,467+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,394) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$90,265 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,242 (24%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$70,301
$81,399
$124,394
$148,143
$161,489

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,489 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $70,301. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Andrew Russell

Principal/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$220,435
Base pay
$174,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,587
Total compensation
$220,435
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$174,848
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
120754

Andrew Russell works as a Principal for James Blaine Elementary. Andrew earned $220,435 in 2026.

Kristen Meyer

Assistant Principal/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$180,741
Base pay
$147,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,747
Total compensation
$180,741
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$147,994
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
511534

At James Blaine Elementary, Kristen Meyer serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,741.

Davia Parker

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,467
Base pay
$126,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,467
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,210
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
646387

Davia Parker works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Davia earned $164,467 in 2026.

Elysa Pike

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,466
Base pay
$126,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610520

Elysa Pike works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Elysa earned $164,466 in 2026.

Zoraida Negron

Bilingual Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,411
Base pay
$126,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,247
Total compensation
$164,411
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
144943

At James Blaine Elementary, Zoraida Negron serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.

Jenna Kelsey

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,233
Base pay
$126,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,215
Total compensation
$164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
293992

Jenna Kelsey holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,233.

Nubia Padron

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,233
Base pay
$126,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,215
Total compensation
$164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613532

Nubia Padron holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,233.

Paula Messbarger

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,544
Base pay
$123,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,725
Total compensation
$161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
116378

At James Blaine Elementary, Paula Messbarger serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,544.

Natalie Nash

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,489
Base pay
$123,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,715
Total compensation
$161,489
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$123,774
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
127809

At James Blaine Elementary, Natalie Nash serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,489.

Cristina Evans

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$159,809
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,409
Total compensation
$159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
118867

Cristina Evans is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.

Ann Brandon

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$159,809
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,409
Total compensation
$159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
423164

Ann Brandon holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.

Thomas Puzio

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$158,600
Base pay
$121,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,189
Total compensation
$158,600
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
488040

Thomas Puzio holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,600.

Julee Sinanoglu

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$156,969
Base pay
$120,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,892
Total compensation
$156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
127130

Julee Sinanoglu is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $156,969.

Tasha Welling

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$156,969
Base pay
$120,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,892
Total compensation
$156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
632863

Tasha Welling holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,969.

Kristin Sanders

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$153,459
Base pay
$117,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,253
Total compensation
$153,459
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$117,206
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
219776

Kristin Sanders works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Kristin earned $153,459 in 2026.

Kristin Pagel

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
118010

Kristin Pagel holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Jonathan Sikes

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
219866

Jonathan Sikes is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Diana Palubin

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
561146

At James Blaine Elementary, Diana Palubin serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,294.

Pamela Bishop

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$148,542
Base pay
$113,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,358
Total compensation
$148,542
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$113,184
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
536752

Pamela Bishop works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Pamela earned $148,542 in 2026.

Ivette Munoz

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$148,143
Base pay
$112,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,285
Total compensation
$148,143
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$112,858
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
133150

Ivette Munoz is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $148,143.

Jennifer Campagna

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$147,941
Base pay
$112,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,248
Total compensation
$147,941
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$112,693
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
483871

Jennifer Campagna works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Jennifer earned $147,941 in 2026.

Annette Sonnenberg

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$146,583
Base pay
$111,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,001
Total compensation
$146,583
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$111,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
232998

Annette Sonnenberg is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $146,583.

Lusesita Gonzalez

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$146,583
Base pay
$111,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,001
Total compensation
$146,583
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$111,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
510378

At James Blaine Elementary, Lusesita Gonzalez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,583.

Zandra Beltran

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$145,617
Base pay
$110,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,825
Total compensation
$145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
116052

At James Blaine Elementary, Zandra Beltran serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.

Jeffrey Mills

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$145,617
Base pay
$110,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,825
Total compensation
$145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
445514

Jeffrey Mills is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $145,617.

Jessica Kirksey

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$142,937
Base pay
$108,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,337
Total compensation
$142,937
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$108,600
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
560925

Jessica Kirksey holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,937.

Ashley Rupp

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$142,208
Base pay
$108,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,205
Total compensation
$142,208
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
486858

At James Blaine Elementary, Ashley Rupp serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,208.

Amy Wiegelman

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$141,502
Base pay
$113,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,552
Total compensation
$141,502
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
620790

Amy Wiegelman holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,502.

Teresa Mcqueencrawford

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590110

Teresa Mcqueencrawford works as a Special Education Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Teresa earned $140,364 in 2026.

Mark Donlin

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$140,364
Base pay
$106,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,869
Total compensation
$140,364
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$106,495
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625016

Mark Donlin is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $140,364.

Andrea Sniderman

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$136,343
Base pay
$109,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,869
Total compensation
$136,343
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$109,474
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
568698

At James Blaine Elementary, Andrea Sniderman serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,343.

Kiana Philip

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$135,773
Base pay
$108,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,793
Total compensation
$135,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$108,980
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
562035

At James Blaine Elementary, Kiana Philip serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,773.

Danielle Volanti

Special Education Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
582780

Danielle Volanti works as a Special Education Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Danielle earned $134,421 in 2026.

John Marquardt

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$131,893
Base pay
$105,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,280
Total compensation
$131,893
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$105,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
592203

John Marquardt works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. John earned $131,893 in 2026.

Shannon Carter

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614701

At James Blaine Elementary, Shannon Carter serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,847.

Holly Carlson-Dunlop

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$129,659
Base pay
$97,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,920
Total compensation
$129,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$97,739
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
536713

Holly Carlson-Dunlop works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Holly earned $129,659 in 2026.

Antonella Visconti

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$126,168
Base pay
$94,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,284
Total compensation
$126,168
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$94,884
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
452645

Antonella Visconti is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $126,168.

Laura Houghton

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$125,871
Base pay
$94,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,230
Total compensation
$125,871
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$94,641
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
606176

Laura Houghton is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.

Tara Maring

School Counselor/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$124,394
Base pay
$99,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,287
Total compensation
$124,394
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$99,107
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
483875

At James Blaine Elementary, Tara Maring serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,394.

Princess Greenwood

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$123,339
Base pay
$92,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,769
Total compensation
$123,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$92,570
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
502104

Princess Greenwood holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,339.