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Chicago Public Schools / Walt Disney Magnet School

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Walt Disney Magnet School

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

The Walt Disney Magnet School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 137 employees with median total compensation of $117,726; the highest distinct record was $239,588.

Year
2026
Employees
137
Median total
$117,726
Highest record
$239,588

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$40,169$164,411+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 137 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($117,726) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$86,544 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$27,165 (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
$65,994
$92,914
$117,726
$138,175
$157,935

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $157,935 — 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

Paul Riskus

Principal/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$239,588
Base pay
$187,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$51,935
Total compensation
$239,588
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$187,653
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
299922

Paul Riskus is a Principal at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $239,588.

Nneka Thompson

Assistant Principal/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$194,574
Base pay
$153,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$41,230
Total compensation
$194,574
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$153,344
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
475410

Nneka Thompson is a Assistant Principal at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $194,574.

Latoya Mcbride

Assistant Principal/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$176,072
Base pay
$137,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,113
Total compensation
$176,072
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$137,959
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
625589

Latoya Mcbride is a Assistant Principal at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $176,072.

Brad Fisher

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$164,411
Base pay
$126,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,247
Total compensation
$164,411
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
132261

Brad Fisher is a Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,411.

Nettie Parks

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610721

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Nettie Parks serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,544.

Elizabeth Mclaughlin

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$161,442
Base pay
$123,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,707
Total compensation
$161,442
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$123,735
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610770

Elizabeth Mclaughlin is a Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $161,442.

Laura Lopez

Bilingual Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$161,311
Base pay
$123,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,683
Total compensation
$161,311
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$123,628
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
275684

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Laura Lopez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,311.

Daniella Emami

Assistant Principal/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$161,120
Base pay
$130,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,149
Total compensation
$161,120
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$130,971
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
621334

Daniella Emami works as a Assistant Principal for Walt Disney Magnet School. Daniella earned $161,120 in 2026.

Alicia Kostecki

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
432276

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Alicia Kostecki serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Aaron O'Neill

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
474128

Aaron O'Neill works as a Regular Teacher for Walt Disney Magnet School. Aaron earned $159,809 in 2026.

Dianne Daleiden

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619742

Dianne Daleiden holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.

Ann O'Brien

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$121,428
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
422480

Ann O'Brien works as a Regular Teacher for Walt Disney Magnet School. Ann earned $158,621 in 2026.

Maria Whitfield

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$121,428
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610745

Maria Whitfield holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,621.

Michelle Adelstein

English Learner Prg Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$158,257
Base pay
$121,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,127
Total compensation
$158,257
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$121,130
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626391

Michelle Adelstein is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $158,257.

Natasha Patel

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$120,867
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
143684

Natasha Patel holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,935.

Aletha Edwards

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$156,661
Base pay
$119,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,836
Total compensation
$156,661
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$119,825
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619480

Aletha Edwards works as a Regular Teacher for Walt Disney Magnet School. Aletha earned $156,661 in 2026.

Mary Port

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$119,038
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619651

Mary Port holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,699.

Stephanie Morales

School Counselor/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$153,564
Base pay
$117,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,272
Total compensation
$153,564
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$117,292
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
256398

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Stephanie Morales serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,564.

Laura Scherry

Special Education Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$151,159
Base pay
$115,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,834
Total compensation
$151,159
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$115,325
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
137376

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Laura Scherry serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,159.

Diane Papadakis

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619584

Diane Papadakis works as a Regular Teacher for Walt Disney Magnet School. Diane earned $149,850 in 2026.

Leticia Medellin

Bilingual Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$148,144
Base pay
$112,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,285
Total compensation
$148,144
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$112,859
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
131035

Leticia Medellin holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,144.

Loretta Martin

Case Manager/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$147,365
Base pay
$119,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,328
Total compensation
$147,365
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$119,037
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
569415

Loretta Martin works as a Case Manager for Walt Disney Magnet School. Loretta earned $147,365 in 2026.

Amy Weglarz

Case Manager/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
569415

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Amy Weglarz serves as a Case Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,344.

Catherine Thornton-Stocks

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$111,340
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
581678

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Catherine Thornton-Stocks serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,287.

Michael Meade

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
114688

Michael Meade is a Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $142,208.

Rod Earles

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
143700

Rod Earles holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,208.

Jinlan Lu

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$141,502
Base pay
$113,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,552
Total compensation
$141,502
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
327536

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Jinlan Lu serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,502.

Diana Rizo-Rodriguez

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$141,502
Base pay
$113,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,552
Total compensation
$141,502
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
421844

Diana Rizo-Rodriguez holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,502.

Nicole Poplawski

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$140,667
Base pay
$106,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,924
Total compensation
$140,667
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$106,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619598

Nicole Poplawski holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,667.

Jayme Mccullough

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$140,099
Base pay
$106,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,821
Total compensation
$140,099
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$106,278
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
447491

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Jayme Mccullough serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,099.

Kristine Humer

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$140,099
Base pay
$106,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,821
Total compensation
$140,099
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$106,278
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619731

Kristine Humer holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,099.

Karim Johnson

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$139,953
Base pay
$112,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,347
Total compensation
$139,953
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Clsindc
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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$112,606
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
601186

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Karim Johnson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,953.

Traci Zamp

Special Education Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
577871

Traci Zamp holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.

Elizabeth Hicks

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
591430

Elizabeth Hicks holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.

Francesca Kozlik

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$138,175
Base pay
$104,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,470
Total compensation
$138,175
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$104,705
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
581673

Francesca Kozlik holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,175.

Kathryn Brannigan

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

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
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619775

Kathryn Brannigan holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,773.

Colleen Mcdonough

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$137,525
Base pay
$104,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,352
Total compensation
$137,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$104,173
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623508

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Colleen Mcdonough serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,525.

Khadija Azhar

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
421846

Khadija Azhar is a Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,421.

Katherine Snikeris

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614094

Katherine Snikeris is a Regular Teacher at Walt Disney Magnet School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,421.

Paula Cuadros

Regular Teacher/Walt Disney Magnet School

2026 total comp
$134,389
Base pay
$101,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,781
Total compensation
$134,389
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
29401
Fte Annual Salary
$101,608
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619490

At Walt Disney Magnet School, Paula Cuadros serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,389.