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Walter Christopher School

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

The Walter Christopher School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 122 employees with median total compensation of $79,031; the highest distinct record was $231,434.

Year
2026
Employees
122
Median total
$79,031
Highest record
$231,434

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,882$165,203+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 122 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,031) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$71,955 (74%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,021 (26%)

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
$71,717
$79,031
$128,742
$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

Katherine Gallagher

Principal/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$231,434
Base pay
$180,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$50,450
Total compensation
$231,434
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$180,984
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
116822

Katherine Gallagher is a Principal at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $231,434.

Amy Mckee-Hamilton

Assistant Principal/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$195,982
Base pay
$151,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$43,995
Total compensation
$195,982
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$151,987
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
145708

Amy Mckee-Hamilton is a Assistant Principal at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $195,982.

Susana Tapia-Alvarez

Lead Coach/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$165,203
Base pay
$126,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,391
Total compensation
$165,203
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,812
Jobcode
600755
Pos #
627286

Susana Tapia-Alvarez holds the role of Lead Coach at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,203.

Patricia Ramirez

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
121817

Patricia Ramirez is a Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.

Ann Muszynski

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
129498

Ann Muszynski holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,466.

Julianne Burke

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
125963

At Walter Christopher School, Julianne Burke serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.

Sarah Mcgrath

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
140299

Sarah Mcgrath works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Sarah earned $164,411 in 2026.

Arlene Stark

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
147049

At Walter Christopher School, Arlene Stark serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.

Kari Callahan-Topa

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$126,018
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
120087

Kari Callahan-Topa works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Kari earned $164,233 in 2026.

Karen Mcdonagh

Case Manager/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$164,103
Base pay
$125,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,191
Total compensation
$164,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$125,912
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
560544

Karen Mcdonagh is a Case Manager at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,103.

Kathleen Eklund

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$164,103
Base pay
$125,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,191
Total compensation
$164,103
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$125,912
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
590037

Kathleen Eklund holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,103.

Maureen Frossard-Rutherford

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
126281

Maureen Frossard-Rutherford works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Maureen earned $161,544 in 2026.

Cynthia Dominguez

English Learner Prg Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$123,190
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626613

Cynthia Dominguez is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $160,775.

Karen Swenson

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$158,637
Base pay
$121,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,196
Total compensation
$158,637
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$121,441
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
135026

At Walter Christopher School, Karen Swenson serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,637.

Jennifer Mccarthy

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$121,428
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610043

At Walter Christopher School, Jennifer Mccarthy serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.

Renee Williams

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$120,077
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
583131

Renee Williams is a Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $156,969.

Jenny Pulido

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$155,590
Base pay
$118,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,641
Total compensation
$155,590
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$118,949
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
619783

Jenny Pulido holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,590.

Joseph Herber

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$154,132
Base pay
$117,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,376
Total compensation
$154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$117,756
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
493033

At Walter Christopher School, Joseph Herber serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.

Kathleen Donegan

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$152,260
Base pay
$116,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,035
Total compensation
$152,260
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$116,225
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
494904

Kathleen Donegan holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,260.

Kimberly Moyer

School Counselor/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
449107

At Walter Christopher School, Kimberly Moyer serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,965.

Griselda Macedo-Garcia

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
530949

Griselda Macedo-Garcia works as a Bilingual Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Griselda earned $149,850 in 2026.

Judith Jurado

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
464454

Judith Jurado holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.

Selena Rodriguez

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$143,448
Base pay
$109,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,430
Total compensation
$143,448
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$109,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
485910

Selena Rodriguez works as a Regular Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Selena earned $143,448 in 2026.

Kelly Williams

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$108,600
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
115562

At Walter Christopher School, Kelly Williams serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,937.

Patricia Witte

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher 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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
507841

Patricia Witte holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,502.

Daniel Novak

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$138,639
Base pay
$111,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,173
Total compensation
$138,639
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$111,466
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
121335

Daniel Novak is a Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $138,639.

Megan Dasenbrook

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
595528

Megan Dasenbrook holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,258.

Sarah Valentine

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$132,920
Base pay
$106,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,416
Total compensation
$132,920
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$106,504
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
120203

Sarah Valentine works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Sarah earned $132,920 in 2026.

Meghan Miller

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$132,920
Base pay
$106,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,416
Total compensation
$132,920
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$106,504
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
134765

Meghan Miller holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,920.

Katrina Murphy

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
510953

Katrina Murphy holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,847.

Steve Vlahos

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
117754

Steve Vlahos is a Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $128,742.

Leonard Waters

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$120,153
Base pay
$89,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,189
Total compensation
$120,153
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$89,964
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
119056

Leonard Waters holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,153.

Anne Carmody

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$114,097
Base pay
$85,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,086
Total compensation
$114,097
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$85,011
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
595525

At Walter Christopher School, Anne Carmody serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,097.

Kathleen Curran

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$89,964
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
524146

Kathleen Curran holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,855.

Kimberly Kusturin

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
125624

At Walter Christopher School, Kimberly Kusturin serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,601.

Noemi Sandoval

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

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
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$83,508
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
619679

Noemi Sandoval is a Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $106,414.

Amy Valentine

Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
123019

Amy Valentine is a Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,765.

Paola Pacheco

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$97,038
Base pay
$75,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,665
Total compensation
$97,038
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$75,373
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
623558

Paola Pacheco holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.

Ricardo Delgado

Bilingual Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
128109

Ricardo Delgado holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.

Brian Haran

Regular Teacher/Walter Christopher School

2026 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$72,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,264
Total compensation
$94,007
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
30031
Fte Annual Salary
$72,743
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619782

Brian Haran holds the role of Regular Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.