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Turner-Drew Language Academy

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

The Turner-Drew Language Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 38 employees with median total compensation of $116,975; the highest distinct record was $202,169.

Year
2026
Employees
38
Median total
$116,975
Highest record
$202,169

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$41,750$185,034+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 38 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,975) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$87,475 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,950 (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
$65,994
$74,178
$116,975
$156,404
$160,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $160,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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

Latice Nicholson

Principal/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$202,169
Base pay
$159,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$42,510
Total compensation
$202,169
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$159,659
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
112518

Latice Nicholson works as a Principal for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Latice earned $202,169 in 2026.

Kia Isom

Assistant Principal/Turner-Drew Language 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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Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$145,411
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
121768

Kia Isom holds the role of Assistant Principal at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $185,034.

Mary Terhune

School Counselor/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$126,210
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
134538

Mary Terhune is a School Counselor at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $164,467.

Atondra Rouse

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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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Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$124,555
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591981

Atondra Rouse is a Regular Teacher at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $162,444.

Mary O'Kelly

Special Education Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$123,190
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
688395

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Mary O'Kelly serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.

Renata Gawlik

Special Education Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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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Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
142404

Renata Gawlik works as a Special Education Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Renata earned $159,809 in 2026.

Josephine Hatch-Skipper

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$159,500
Base pay
$122,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,353
Total compensation
$159,500
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$122,147
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
122111

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Josephine Hatch-Skipper serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,500.

Kristel White

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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

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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$121,428
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
582463

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Kristel White serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.

Patricia Lavin

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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

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T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$121,428
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619209

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Patricia Lavin serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.

Lewis Himes

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$119,615
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
506927

Lewis Himes is a Regular Teacher at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $156,404.

Catherine Cotter Brady

Special Education Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$155,697
Base pay
$119,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,661
Total compensation
$155,697
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$119,036
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600446

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Catherine Cotter Brady serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,697.

Felicia Alston

Program Option Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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

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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000054
Pos #
112380

Felicia Alston holds the role of Program Option Teacher at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Darrell Pulliam

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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

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Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$114,971
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619080

Darrell Pulliam works as a Regular Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Darrell earned $150,726 in 2026.

Patricia Cusack

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610184

Patricia Cusack is a Regular Teacher at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $149,850.

Johneatha Lampley

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$114,209
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614060

Johneatha Lampley works as a Regular Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Johneatha earned $149,795 in 2026.

John Polubinski

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$113,957
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614837

John Polubinski is a Regular Teacher at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $149,487.

Alicia Carlisle

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
615336

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Alicia Carlisle serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,258.

Amanda Williams

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$97,215
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
112424

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Amanda Williams serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.

Frederick Kheperu

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$117,574
Base pay
$93,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,384
Total compensation
$117,574
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$93,190
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613842

Frederick Kheperu works as a Regular Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Frederick earned $117,574 in 2026.

Brenda-Jo Hiller

School Clerk/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$87,601
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
155818

Brenda-Jo Hiller holds the role of School Clerk at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,375.

Valency White

Special Education Teacher/Turner-Drew Language 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$80,436
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610386

Valency White works as a Special Education Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Valency earned $108,504 in 2026.

Sherronda Neal

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$101,963
Base pay
$75,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,877
Total compensation
$101,963
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$75,086
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
432146

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Sherronda Neal serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,963.

Nancy Goodwin

Regular Teacher/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$92,853
Base pay
$71,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,111
Total compensation
$92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$71,742
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614838

Nancy Goodwin works as a Regular Teacher for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Nancy earned $92,853 in 2026.

Lavoris Howard

Instructor Assistant/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$88,436
Base pay
$64,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,878
Total compensation
$88,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$64,558
Jobcode
003917
Pos #
229831

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Lavoris Howard serves as a Instructor Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,436.

Martese Hawkins

School Security Officer/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$58,306
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
154667

Martese Hawkins holds the role of School Security Officer at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,856.

Rachael Jackson

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
292703

Rachael Jackson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Rachael earned $78,659 in 2026.

Orlando Imala

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$78,659
Base pay
$56,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,165
Total compensation
$78,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$56,494
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
432573

Orlando Imala holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.

Jetaun Rouse

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
569480

Jetaun Rouse holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.

Erin Fabing

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$74,178
Base pay
$52,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,380
Total compensation
$74,178
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$52,798
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
605106

Erin Fabing works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Erin earned $74,178 in 2026.

Bertram Baker

Teacher Assistant/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$69,270
Base pay
$48,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,520
Total compensation
$69,270
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$48,750
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
625034

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Bertram Baker serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,270.

Ariel Weathers

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626315

Ariel Weathers works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Ariel earned $68,785 in 2026.

Shannon House

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$68,663
Base pay
$48,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,414
Total compensation
$68,663
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$48,249
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
155655

Shannon House works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Turner-Drew Language Academy. Shannon earned $68,663 in 2026.

Janel Ray

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
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Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
687210

Janel Ray is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.

Terrance Dantzler

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

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
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$46,048
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
690500

Terrance Dantzler holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.

Mia Nolan

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$64,347
Base pay
$44,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,657
Total compensation
$64,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$44,690
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
626316

Mia Nolan is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.

Dene Bradshaw

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$63,335
Base pay
$43,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,480
Total compensation
$63,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$43,855
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
678675

Dene Bradshaw is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.

Kendra Williams

Special Education Classroom Assist/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$62,828
Base pay
$43,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$19,391
Total compensation
$62,828
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$43,437
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
689049

Kendra Williams holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Turner-Drew Language Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,828.

Antonio Gillis

Porter/Turner-Drew Language Academy

2026 total comp
$41,750
Base pay
$26,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,698
Total compensation
$41,750
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
E
Dept Id
29041
Fte Annual Salary
$26,052
Jobcode
002795
Pos #
165156

At Turner-Drew Language Academy, Antonio Gillis serves as a Porter. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,750.