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Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

The Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 73 employees with median total compensation of $123,339; the highest distinct record was $241,009.

Year: 2026
Employees: 73
Median total: $123,339
Highest record: $241,009

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$169,175+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 73 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,339) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $88,816 (76%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $28,522 (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

$62,010

$83,618

$123,339

$154,863

$158,621

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,621 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,010. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regular Teacher

31 · $149,795

Special Education Teacher

8 · $138,043

Special Education Classroom Assist

7 · $71,130

Bilingual Teacher

5 · $131,847

Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant

4 · $81,139

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

Kimberly Nelson

Principal/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$241,009

Base pay: $188,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $52,193
Total compensation: $241,009
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $188,816
Jobcode: 000041
Pos #: 117675

Kimberly Nelson holds the role of Principal at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $241,009.

Helen Kantzioris

Assistant Principal/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$169,175

Base pay: $137,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,216
Total compensation: $169,175
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $137,959
Jobcode: 000042
Pos #: 609504

Helen Kantzioris holds the role of Assistant Principal at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,175.

Michelle Urbut

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $126,018
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 604548

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Michelle Urbut serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,233.

Judy Katsaros

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$161,435

Base pay: $123,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,705
Total compensation: $161,435
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $123,730
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 421891

Judy Katsaros is a Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $161,435.

Alissa Markos

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 138096

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Alissa Markos serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Angel Avalos

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $122,400
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 606360

Angel Avalos works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Angel earned $159,809 in 2026.

Colleen Kenzinger

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,709

Base pay: $121,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,209
Total compensation: $158,709
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,500
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614840

Colleen Kenzinger holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,709.

Margaret Kerrigan

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 114450

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Margaret Kerrigan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.

Francine Frieske

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 136058

Francine Frieske holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,621.

Leticia Corona

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 553663

Leticia Corona is a Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $158,621.

Valerie Kirkolis

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,620

Base pay: $121,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,427
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 146261

Valerie Kirkolis works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Valerie earned $158,620 in 2026.

Debra Oswald

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$158,387

Base pay: $121,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,150
Total compensation: $158,387
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $121,237
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 522566

Debra Oswald works as a Special Education Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Debra earned $158,387 in 2026.

Maria Janik

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$156,766

Base pay: $119,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,855
Total compensation: $156,766
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $119,911
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 537548

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Maria Janik serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,766.

Ines Ornelas

Bilingual Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$156,404

Base pay: $119,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,789
Total compensation: $156,404
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $119,615
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 114868

Ines Ornelas works as a Bilingual Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Ines earned $156,404 in 2026.

Lynn Bosko

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$155,699

Base pay: $119,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,661
Total compensation: $155,699
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $119,038
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 123861

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Lynn Bosko serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,699.

Patricia Villa

English Learner Prg Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$155,699

Base pay: $119,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,661
Total compensation: $155,699
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $119,038
Jobcode: 000071
Pos #: 626444

Patricia Villa holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.

Eva Verta

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$155,643

Base pay: $118,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,651
Total compensation: $155,643
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $118,992
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 609915

Eva Verta is a Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $155,643.

Sarah Dobda

Case Manager/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$155,334

Base pay: $118,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,594
Total compensation: $155,334
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $118,740
Jobcode: 600063
Pos #: 604844

Sarah Dobda holds the role of Case Manager at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,334.

Gayle Schifferl

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$154,863

Base pay: $118,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,509
Total compensation: $154,863
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $118,354
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 615622

Gayle Schifferl works as a Special Education Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Gayle earned $154,863 in 2026.

Rosalee Gamino

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $117,503
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 536647

Rosalee Gamino works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Rosalee earned $153,822 in 2026.

Jacqueline Bernero

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$152,872

Base pay: $116,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,146
Total compensation: $152,872
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $116,726
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 623832

Jacqueline Bernero works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Jacqueline earned $152,872 in 2026.

Olga Voltaire

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $115,435
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 615125

Olga Voltaire holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Catherine Foote

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$149,850

Base pay: $114,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,596
Total compensation: $149,850
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $114,254
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 118230

Catherine Foote works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Catherine earned $149,850 in 2026.

Nancy Godina

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$149,795

Base pay: $114,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,586
Total compensation: $149,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $114,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 123882

Nancy Godina holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,795.

Jaime Godina

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$149,795

Base pay: $114,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,586
Total compensation: $149,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $114,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 146437

Jaime Godina holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,795.

Pedro Coronel

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$149,618

Base pay: $114,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,554
Total compensation: $149,618
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $114,064
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 113278

Pedro Coronel holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,618.

Maria Martinez

Bilingual Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $112,858
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 118162

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Maria Martinez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,143.

Kenneth Mahorney

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$147,344

Base pay: $112,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,140
Total compensation: $147,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $112,204
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 537329

Kenneth Mahorney holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,344.

James Pastrick

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$144,408

Base pay: $109,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,605
Total compensation: $144,408
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $109,803
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 432178

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, James Pastrick serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,408.

Matthew Grudzien

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $108,600
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 623865

Matthew Grudzien holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,937.

Rogelio Lopez

School Counselor/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$137,535

Base pay: $104,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,354
Total compensation: $137,535
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $104,181
Jobcode: 990101
Pos #: 486558

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Rogelio Lopez serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,535.

Leticia Rosas

Bilingual Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $99,529
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 142980

Leticia Rosas is a Bilingual Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Travis Cuckler

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$128,742

Base pay: $96,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,753
Total compensation: $128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $96,989
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 487597

Travis Cuckler works as a Regular Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Travis earned $128,742 in 2026.

Mary Koslowski

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$128,742

Base pay: $96,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,753
Total compensation: $128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $96,989
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 620816

Mary Koslowski is a Special Education Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $128,742.

Angelica Ruiz

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$126,882

Base pay: $101,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,616
Total compensation: $126,882
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $101,266
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 625511

Angelica Ruiz holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,882.

Tania Orozco

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$126,882

Base pay: $101,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,616
Total compensation: $126,882
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $101,266
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 659756

At Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy, Tania Orozco serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,882.

Jillian Weinert

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

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: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $92,570
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 623871

Jillian Weinert is a Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $123,339.

Sarah O'Malley

Special Education Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$121,475

Base pay: $91,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,430
Total compensation: $121,475
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $91,045
Jobcode: 500629
Pos #: 690107

Sarah O'Malley is a Special Education Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $121,475.

Lidia Serrano Jimenez

Bilingual Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$109,210

Base pay: $81,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,197
Total compensation: $109,210
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $81,013
Jobcode: 000055
Pos #: 609635

Lidia Serrano Jimenez works as a Bilingual Teacher for Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. Lidia earned $109,210 in 2026.

Fares Nimri

Regular Teacher/Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy

2026 total comp

$108,601

Base pay: $85,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,196
Total compensation: $108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 29091
Fte Annual Salary: $85,405
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 129416

Fares Nimri holds the role of Regular Teacher at Matthew Gallistel Lang Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.