Chicago Public Schools / Willa Cather School
Agency file
The Willa Cather School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $99,943; the highest distinct record was $202,550.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,943) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,969 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Principal/Willa Cather School
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Lakeya Poston holds the role of Principal at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $202,550.
Assistant Principal/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Dominique Hamilton serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,726.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Cheryl Burton-West is a Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Susan Wambugu works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Susan earned $162,339 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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James Mcdonagh holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Renee Gorski-Caine serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Dujuanne Evans is a Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $156,969.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Jory Grebe holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,969.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Linda Wallin holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,334.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Cassandra Collins works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Cassandra earned $153,928 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Tenesha Clark holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,924.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Valerie Cadenhead works as a Special Education Teacher for Willa Cather School. Valerie earned $151,294 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Gina Campise serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,085.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Christopher Kruger works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Christopher earned $149,795 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Edward Williams serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Brigid Comer serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,448.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Nicole Scott holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,208.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Niamh Burke works as a Special Education Teacher for Willa Cather School. Niamh earned $140,364 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Megan Howard works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Megan earned $138,175 in 2026.
School Counselor/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Cristina Santoyo serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,857.
Lead Coach/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Lauren Mulcahy serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,490.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Karen Trout serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Elisabeth Pierce holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,182.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Christine Marzec holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,322.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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James Cooper-El is a Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $122,322.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Jamila Edwards holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,565.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Andrea Lehman works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Andrea earned $113,855 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Evelyn Perez works as a Special Education Teacher for Willa Cather School. Evelyn earned $108,211 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Claire Anora holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,414.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Abigail Werner holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,347.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Margaret Hullinger is a Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,765.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Madelyne Boyer holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.
School Clerk/Willa Cather School
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Leslie Botello is a School Clerk at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $98,723.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Allison Reamer is a Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Autumn Miller holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.
Senior Security Officer/Willa Cather School
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Lagay Press works as a Senior Security Officer for Willa Cather School. Lagay earned $95,424 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Willa Cather School
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Kimberly Woods holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,760.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Willa Cather School
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Latoya Moore works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Willa Cather School. Latoya earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Willa Cather School
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Latanya Howell holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Sanche Carmona serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.