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Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

The Stephen F Gale Community Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 80 employees with median total compensation of $82,774; the highest distinct record was $221,988.

Year
2026
Employees
80
Median total
$82,774
Highest record
$221,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$46,984$169,151+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 80 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($82,774) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,921 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$24,730 (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
$63,335
$65,994
$82,774
$131,847
$158,600

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,600 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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

Francisco Leal

Interim Principal/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$221,988
Base pay
$176,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,849
Total compensation
$221,988
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$176,139
Jobcode
200041
Pos #
117444

Francisco Leal works as a Interim Principal for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Francisco earned $221,988 in 2026.

Danielle Calhoun

Assistant Principal/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$185,034
Base pay
$145,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,623
Total compensation
$185,034
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$145,411
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
568202

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Danielle Calhoun serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,034.

Lanetta Wilson

Lead Coach/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$169,151
Base pay
$130,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,110
Total compensation
$169,151
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$130,041
Jobcode
600755
Pos #
627275

Lanetta Wilson works as a Lead Coach for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Lanetta earned $169,151 in 2026.

Maxine Gladney

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
122688

Maxine Gladney is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $161,544.

Tamika Graham

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$123,190
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
537265

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Tamika Graham serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.

Azra Qadri

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
143645

Azra Qadri holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.

Teresa Zuniga

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$121,427
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
570208

Teresa Zuniga holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,620.

Mae Peterson

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610173

Mae Peterson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,600.

Amber Montgomery

Case Manager/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$121,411
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
626881

Amber Montgomery is a Case Manager at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $158,600.

Diana Noble

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$121,237
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
135515

Diana Noble works as a Special Education Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Diana earned $158,387 in 2026.

Rachel Razi

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$120,867
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
679169

Rachel Razi is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $157,935.

Maria Pena

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$119,038
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
662877

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Maria Pena serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,699.

Carolyn Conner

School Counselor/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$118,354
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
116454

Carolyn Conner is a School Counselor at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $154,863.

Brian Jablo

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$117,503
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619485

Brian Jablo holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,822.

Dagmara Kurcz

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
581114

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Dagmara Kurcz serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,344.

Mohammed Hayif

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$144,366
Base pay
$116,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,931
Total compensation
$144,366
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$116,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
314010

Mohammed Hayif works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Mohammed earned $144,366 in 2026.

Lloyd Walker

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
570208

Lloyd Walker is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $137,773.

Linda Zaia

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$108,980
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
687391

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Linda Zaia serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,773.

Deborah Sacks

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$102,383
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600721

Deborah Sacks works as a Special Education Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Deborah earned $135,337 in 2026.

Brittany Smoot

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$132,910
Base pay
$106,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,414
Total compensation
$132,910
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$106,496
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591649

Brittany Smoot holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,910.

Alex Ortega

English Learner Prg Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626593

Alex Ortega is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Tracy Royer

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community 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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
453650

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Tracy Royer serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,742.

Mark Powell

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$127,751
Base pay
$102,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,731
Total compensation
$127,751
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$102,020
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
122164

Mark Powell is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $127,751.

Kristina Long

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$121,155
Base pay
$96,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,858
Total compensation
$121,155
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$96,297
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
592206

Kristina Long works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Kristina earned $121,155 in 2026.

David Smith

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
143847

David Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,802.

Jarene Salas

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600275

Jarene Salas works as a Special Education Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Jarene earned $115,802 in 2026.

Melody Russ

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$114,887
Base pay
$85,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,230
Total compensation
$114,887
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$85,657
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614231

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Melody Russ serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,887.

Catherine Houston

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$89,964
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582461

Catherine Houston is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.

Giovanna Hobbs

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$110,200
Base pay
$81,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,377
Total compensation
$110,200
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$81,823
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
247629

Giovanna Hobbs is a Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $110,200.

Sam Mensah

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$110,075
Base pay
$86,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,391
Total compensation
$110,075
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$86,684
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
596753

Sam Mensah works as a Regular Teacher for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Sam earned $110,075 in 2026.

Suzanne Arias

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$108,504
Base pay
$80,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,068
Total compensation
$108,504
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600321

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Suzanne Arias serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,504.

Juanita Merlos

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$106,414
Base pay
$83,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,906
Total compensation
$106,414
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$83,508
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
144278

Juanita Merlos holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,414.

Ashlyn Horein

Special Education Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$105,347
Base pay
$82,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,765
Total compensation
$105,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
650335

At Stephen F Gale Community Academy, Ashlyn Horein serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,347.

Luis Romo

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$101,163
Base pay
$78,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,211
Total compensation
$101,163
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$78,952
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
620000

Luis Romo is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $101,163.

Alexandra Zavala

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$99,620
Base pay
$77,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,007
Total compensation
$99,620
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$77,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625131

Alexandra Zavala holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.

Jenneh Scott

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$98,580
Base pay
$76,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,869
Total compensation
$98,580
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625110

Jenneh Scott is a Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Kelley Lucey

Regular Teacher/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

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

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
666179

Kelley Lucey holds the role of Regular Teacher at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.

Larry Girtley

Restorative Justice Coordinator/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$93,272
Base pay
$72,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,526
Total compensation
$93,272
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$72,746
Jobcode
505051
Pos #
662644

Larry Girtley works as a Restorative Justice Coordinator for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Larry earned $93,272 in 2026.

Maria Melendez

School Clerk/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$93,131
Base pay
$68,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,701
Total compensation
$93,131
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$68,430
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
160090

Maria Melendez works as a School Clerk for Stephen F Gale Community Academy. Maria earned $93,131 in 2026.

Rolando Fuentes

Senior Security Officer/Stephen F Gale Community Academy

2026 total comp
$84,497
Base pay
$61,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,188
Total compensation
$84,497
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
31081
Fte Annual Salary
$61,309
Jobcode
002983
Pos #
546460

Rolando Fuentes is a Senior Security Officer at Stephen F Gale Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $84,497.