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Simeon Career Academy

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

The Simeon Career Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 135 employees with median total compensation of $117,096; the highest distinct record was $200,926.

Year
2026
Employees
135
Median total
$117,096
Highest record
$200,926

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$167,282+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 135 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($117,096) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$87,317 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$27,211 (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
$68,706
$83,618
$117,096
$145,617
$155,699

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,706. 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

Tamarah Ellis

Principal/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$200,926
Base pay
$165,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,419
Total compensation
$200,926
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$165,507
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
115388

Tamarah Ellis works as a Principal for Simeon Career Academy. Tamarah earned $200,926 in 2026.

Nicole Hudson-Lucas

Assistant Principal/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$187,942
Base pay
$145,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$42,531
Total compensation
$187,942
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$145,411
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
591436

Nicole Hudson-Lucas is a Assistant Principal at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $187,942.

Nakisha Lee

Assistant Principal/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$177,764
Base pay
$145,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,353
Total compensation
$177,764
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$145,411
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
596849

Nakisha Lee holds the role of Assistant Principal at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,764.

Kristine Knowles-Kendall

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$167,282
Base pay
$128,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,770
Total compensation
$167,282
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$128,512
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590471

Kristine Knowles-Kendall is a Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $167,282.

Yvette King-Graves

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610538

At Simeon Career Academy, Yvette King-Graves serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,466.

Troy Patterson

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610741

Troy Patterson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,466.

Toinette Flowers

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$162,651
Base pay
$124,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,927
Total compensation
$162,651
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$124,724
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
138024

Toinette Flowers works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Toinette earned $162,651 in 2026.

Stephanie Davis

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$162,444
Base pay
$124,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,889
Total compensation
$162,444
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$124,555
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
581131

Stephanie Davis holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,444.

Felicia Sanders-Ward

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$160,775
Base pay
$123,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,585
Total compensation
$160,775
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$123,190
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
135212

Felicia Sanders-Ward is a Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $160,775.

Carrie Williams

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$157,935
Base pay
$120,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,068
Total compensation
$157,935
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$120,867
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
600989

Carrie Williams is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $157,935.

Kellian Sanders

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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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Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
138362

At Simeon Career Academy, Kellian Sanders serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,969.

James Mcchesney

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$155,709
Base pay
$119,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,663
Total compensation
$155,709
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$119,046
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
129923

James Mcchesney holds the role of Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,709.

Willie Walter

Bilingual Teacher/Simeon Career 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

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$119,038
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
600893

Willie Walter holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.

Keith Houghteling

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career 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

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$119,038
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610765

Keith Houghteling is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $155,699.

Diane Taylor-Fields

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$155,465
Base pay
$118,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,618
Total compensation
$155,465
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$118,847
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
548302

Diane Taylor-Fields works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Diane earned $155,465 in 2026.

Tiffany Brock

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$155,465
Base pay
$118,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,618
Total compensation
$155,465
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$118,847
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610790

Tiffany Brock is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $155,465.

Carease Jackson

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$152,924
Base pay
$116,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,156
Total compensation
$152,924
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$116,768
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615511

Carease Jackson holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,924.

Steven Guarnieri

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$152,386
Base pay
$116,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,058
Total compensation
$152,386
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$116,328
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
128836

At Simeon Career Academy, Steven Guarnieri serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,386.

Melanie Vaughn

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
578656

At Simeon Career Academy, Melanie Vaughn serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,965.

Barbara Wellington

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619750

Barbara Wellington works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Barbara earned $151,965 in 2026.

Sarai Puplampu

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career 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
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
114966

Sarai Puplampu is a Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Marvin Dunbar

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career 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
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
425917

Marvin Dunbar is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Karin Konz

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career 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
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
604682

Karin Konz is a Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Tiffany Alexander Jones

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career 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
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613741

Tiffany Alexander Jones is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.

Kelli Jones

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$150,085
Base pay
$114,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,639
Total compensation
$150,085
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$114,446
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
122997

Kelli Jones is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $150,085.

Rivanna Jihan

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$150,085
Base pay
$114,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,639
Total compensation
$150,085
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$114,446
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426127

Rivanna Jihan works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Rivanna earned $150,085 in 2026.

George Cohlmia

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$149,742
Base pay
$114,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,576
Total compensation
$149,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$114,166
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
609609

George Cohlmia is a Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $149,742.

Nora Barr

Case Manager/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$149,182
Base pay
$113,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,474
Total compensation
$149,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$113,708
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
560581

Nora Barr is a Case Manager at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $149,182.

Marcus Alderson

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$148,564
Base pay
$120,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,487
Total compensation
$148,564
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
687436

Marcus Alderson is a Special Education Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $148,564.

Latisa Kindred

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
511065

Latisa Kindred works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Latisa earned $147,886 in 2026.

Casey Weedon

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576047

Casey Weedon holds the role of Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.

Sectonius Watson

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career 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
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
116328

At Simeon Career Academy, Sectonius Watson serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,344.

Jasmine Murray

Special Education Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$146,287
Base pay
$111,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,947
Total compensation
$146,287
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$111,340
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590066

Jasmine Murray works as a Special Education Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Jasmine earned $146,287 in 2026.

Danyiel Selvie

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
120236

At Simeon Career Academy, Danyiel Selvie serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.

Shannon Ford

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
135055

Shannon Ford works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Shannon earned $145,617 in 2026.

Randy James

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
141551

Randy James works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Randy earned $145,617 in 2026.

Robert Smith

School Operations Manager/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$145,142
Base pay
$113,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,947
Total compensation
$145,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$113,195
Jobcode
505151
Pos #
607081

Robert Smith holds the role of School Operations Manager at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,142.

Albert Cruse

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$143,213
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,778
Total compensation
$143,213
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
687630

Albert Cruse holds the role of Regular Teacher at Simeon Career Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,213.

Isiah Rowsey

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

2026 total comp
$142,865
Base pay
$108,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,324
Total compensation
$142,865
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$108,541
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
250078

Isiah Rowsey works as a Regular Teacher for Simeon Career Academy. Isiah earned $142,865 in 2026.

Cherilynn Hill

Regular Teacher/Simeon Career Academy

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
53061
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619933

At Simeon Career Academy, Cherilynn Hill serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,208.