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Washington D Smyser School

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

The Washington D Smyser School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 95 employees with median total compensation of $117,574; the highest distinct record was $216,694.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$10.8M
Employees
95
Median total
$117,574
Highest record
$216,694

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 95 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($117,574) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$85,717 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$27,746 (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
$63,335
$78,659
$117,574
$146,346
$156,661

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,661 — 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

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Krystle Pancotto

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$148,542
Base pay
$113,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,358
Total compensation
$148,542
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$113,184
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
484000

Krystle Pancotto is a Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $148,542.

Laura Edwards

Bilingual Teacher/Washington D Smyser 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
531126

Laura Edwards is a Bilingual Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.

Dimitra Nikolic

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
618956

At Washington D Smyser School, Dimitra Nikolic serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.

Voula Giannos

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$146,346
Base pay
$111,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,958
Total compensation
$146,346
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$111,388
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
290149

Voula Giannos is a Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $146,346.

Miriam Pucci

Bilingual Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$146,346
Base pay
$111,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,958
Total compensation
$146,346
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$111,388
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
484002

Miriam Pucci holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,346.

Amy Gawlick

Special Education Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$146,346
Base pay
$111,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,958
Total compensation
$146,346
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$111,388
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
126659

Amy Gawlick is a Special Education Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $146,346.

Kristin Reina

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser 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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$111,340
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
505712

Kristin Reina holds the role of Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,287.

Joanna Przeklasa

Bilingual Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

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
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
619403

At Washington D Smyser School, Joanna Przeklasa serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.

Cynthia Pope

Special Education Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

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
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
569271

Cynthia Pope is a Special Education Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $145,617.

Eron Dupree

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

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
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,792
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
503794

Eron Dupree holds the role of Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.

Melissa Ledezma

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$145,101
Base pay
$110,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,731
Total compensation
$145,101
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,370
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
125183

Melissa Ledezma is a Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. 2026 total compensation came to $145,101.

Melissa Paladino

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$144,945
Base pay
$110,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,703
Total compensation
$144,945
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,242
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
423196

Melissa Paladino holds the role of Regular Teacher at Washington D Smyser School. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,945.

Angeliki Binyon

Regular Teacher/Washington D Smyser School

2026 total comp
$144,945
Base pay
$110,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,703
Total compensation
$144,945
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
25401
Fte Annual Salary
$110,242
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
423195

Angeliki Binyon works as a Regular Teacher for Washington D Smyser School. Angeliki earned $144,945 in 2026.