Chicago Public Schools / Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

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Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

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

The Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 42 employees with median total compensation of $116,089; the highest distinct record was $210,896.

Year: 2026
Employees: 42
Median total: $116,089
Highest record: $210,896

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$178,397+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 42 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,089) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $84,244 (75%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $27,492 (25%)

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

$65,393

$71,130

$116,089

$149,487

$162,339

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $162,339 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,393. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher

19 · $133,210

Special Education Classroom Assist

6 · $69,094

Special Education Teacher

4 · $132,291

Teacher Assistant

3 · $65,538

School Security Officer

2 · $76,381

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

Mary Willis-Mcneely

Principal/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$210,896

Base pay: $166,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $43,980
Total compensation: $210,896
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $166,916
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 120345

Mary Willis-Mcneely works as a Principal for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Mary earned $210,896 in 2026.

Tracey Howse

Lead Coach/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$178,397

Base pay: $137,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,794
Total compensation: $178,397
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $137,603
Jobcode: 600755
Pos #: 611364

Tracey Howse works as a Lead Coach for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Tracey earned $178,397 in 2026.

Susan Cottrell

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$164,103

Base pay: $125,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,191
Total compensation: $164,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $125,912
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 124751

Susan Cottrell holds the role of Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,103.

Angela Curry Primer

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$164,103

Base pay: $125,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,191
Total compensation: $164,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $125,912
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610014

Angela Curry Primer is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $164,103.

Katherine Rugh

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$162,339

Base pay: $124,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,870
Total compensation: $162,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $124,469
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614839

Katherine Rugh holds the role of Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,339.

Monique Bargyh

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$162,338

Base pay: $124,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,870
Total compensation: $162,338
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $124,468
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 615107

Monique Bargyh holds the role of Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,338.

Michael Colwell

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$155,098

Base pay: $118,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,551
Total compensation: $155,098
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $118,547
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 142021

Michael Colwell works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Michael earned $155,098 in 2026.

Gail Baker

Special Education Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$154,132

Base pay: $117,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,376
Total compensation: $154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 600431

Gail Baker is a Special Education Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.

Helen Joseph

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$153,822

Base pay: $117,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,319
Total compensation: $153,822
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $117,503
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 531945

Helen Joseph is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $153,822.

Cheere George

Special Education Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$150,726

Base pay: $114,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,755
Total compensation: $150,726
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $114,971
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 528720

Cheere George holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.

Jacqueline Howard

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$149,487

Base pay: $113,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,530
Total compensation: $149,487
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $113,957
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 135542

Jacqueline Howard works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Jacqueline earned $149,487 in 2026.

Michele Whittington

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $108,003
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 591557

Michele Whittington is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $142,208.

Michelle Mcmiller

School Counselor/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$135,337

Base pay: $102,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,954
Total compensation: $135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $102,383
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 486291

Michelle Mcmiller is a School Counselor at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $135,337.

Tetorsha Williams

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$135,337

Base pay: $102,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,954
Total compensation: $135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $102,383
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 663404

Tetorsha Williams is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $135,337.

Chondolyn Floyd

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$133,210

Base pay: $100,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,566
Total compensation: $133,210
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $100,644
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 251927

Chondolyn Floyd works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Chondolyn earned $133,210 in 2026.

Alice Wedoff

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$129,018

Base pay: $97,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,803
Total compensation: $129,018
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $97,215
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 623669

Alice Wedoff works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Alice earned $129,018 in 2026.

Tina Johnson-Hawkins

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$129,018

Base pay: $97,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,803
Total compensation: $129,018
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $97,215
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 625148

Tina Johnson-Hawkins is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $129,018.

Apriele Wright

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $94,641
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 565134

At Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ, Apriele Wright serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,871.

Evett Childs

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $92,570
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 522627

Evett Childs is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $123,339.

Diane Webbs

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$120,733

Base pay: $95,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,802
Total compensation: $120,733
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $95,931
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 625271

Diane Webbs works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Diane earned $120,733 in 2026.

Surlestine Collins

School Clerk/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$116,375

Base pay: $87,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,774
Total compensation: $116,375
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $87,601
Jobcode: 000468
Pos #: 164000

Surlestine Collins is a School Clerk at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $116,375.

Ruben Ivy

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$115,802

Base pay: $91,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,149
Total compensation: $115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $91,653
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 492827

Ruben Ivy is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $115,802.

Elvie Magallanes

Special Education Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$113,855

Base pay: $89,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,891
Total compensation: $113,855
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $89,964
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 571400

Elvie Magallanes is a Special Education Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.

Misty Tortosa

Special Education Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$113,855

Base pay: $89,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,891
Total compensation: $113,855
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $89,964
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 652932

Misty Tortosa holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,855.

David Puschmann

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$102,874

Base pay: $80,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,438
Total compensation: $102,874
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $80,436
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 144097

David Puschmann is a Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $102,874.

Katherine Johnson

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$95,436

Base pay: $73,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,453
Total compensation: $95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $73,983
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 135017

Katherine Johnson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.

Antonio Turner

Regular Teacher/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$94,007

Base pay: $72,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,264
Total compensation: $94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $72,743
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 582796

Antonio Turner works as a Regular Teacher for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Antonio earned $94,007 in 2026.

Jermaine Hudson

School Security Officer/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$80,856

Base pay: $58,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,550
Total compensation: $80,856
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $58,306
Jobcode: 000480
Pos #: 604351

At Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ, Jermaine Hudson serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.

Kimberly Wilkins

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$76,025

Base pay: $54,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,704
Total compensation: $76,025
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $54,321
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 571398

Kimberly Wilkins holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.

Gregory Peters

School Security Officer/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$71,906

Base pay: $50,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,982
Total compensation: $71,906
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $50,924
Jobcode: 000480
Pos #: 156831

Gregory Peters is a School Security Officer at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.

Angela Hastings

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$71,130

Base pay: $50,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,846
Total compensation: $71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $50,284
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 571399

At Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ, Angela Hastings serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,130.

Latrice Townsend

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$71,130

Base pay: $50,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,846
Total compensation: $71,130
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $50,284
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 652930

Latrice Townsend is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $71,130.

V'Shanta Griffin

Teacher Assistant/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$70,795

Base pay: $53,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,723
Total compensation: $70,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $53,072
Jobcode: 000463
Pos #: 511729

V'Shanta Griffin works as a Teacher Assistant for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. V'Shanta earned $70,795 in 2026.

Lakeshia Hall

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$70,632

Base pay: $49,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,759
Total compensation: $70,632
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $49,873
Jobcode: 002738
Pos #: 215759

At Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ, Lakeshia Hall serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,632.

Mikayla Howard

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$67,057

Base pay: $46,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,132
Total compensation: $67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $46,925
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 677313

Mikayla Howard is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.

Elysia Pruitt

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$65,994

Base pay: $46,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,946
Total compensation: $65,994
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $46,048
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 652931

Elysia Pruitt holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.

Tiffany Williams

Teacher Assistant/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$65,538

Base pay: $45,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,866
Total compensation: $65,538
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $45,672
Jobcode: 000463
Pos #: 551580

Tiffany Williams holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,538.

Tacara Crump

Teacher Assistant/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$65,393

Base pay: $48,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,050
Total compensation: $65,393
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $48,343
Jobcode: 000463
Pos #: 676694

Tacara Crump is a Teacher Assistant at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $65,393.

Gabriel Stewart

Special Education Classroom Assist/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$60,803

Base pay: $41,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,036
Total compensation: $60,803
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $41,767
Jobcode: 000464
Pos #: 688082

Gabriel Stewart is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.

Ronald Holmes

Cook II/Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ

2026 total comp

$46,301

Base pay: $29,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $16,495
Total compensation: $46,301
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: E
Dept Id: 29051
Fte Annual Salary: $29,806
Jobcode: 002741
Pos #: 149269

Ronald Holmes works as a Cook II for Leif Ericson Scholastic Academ. Ronald earned $46,301 in 2026.