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School District of Philadelphia / Castor Gardens Middle School

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Castor Gardens Middle School

Source file: School District of Philadelphia — Employee Information / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Castor Gardens Middle School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 163 employees with median total compensation of $61,716; the highest distinct record was $172,636.

Year
2026
Employees
163
Median total
$61,716
Highest record
$172,636

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$11,178$110,720+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 163 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,716) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$66,862 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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
$23,349
$31,545
$61,716
$102,520
$110,720

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,720 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,349. 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 2

Ryan Smith

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$102,520
Base pay
$102,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,520
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Ryan Smith is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,520. Union affiliation: PFT.

David Sykes

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$102,520
Base pay
$102,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,520
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

David Sykes is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,520. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Ashley Woodmender

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$102,520
Base pay
$102,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,520
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Ashley Woodmender works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Ashley earned $102,520 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Colette Weber

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$101,967
Base pay
$101,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,967
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Colette Weber serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,967. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Jennifer Barbakoff

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$98,292
Base pay
$98,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,292
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Jennifer Barbakoff is a Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $98,292. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Erin Press

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$97,852
Base pay
$97,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,852
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Erin Press works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Erin earned $97,852 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.

Jennifer Benigno

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Jennifer Benigno serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Audrey Bernheim

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Audrey Bernheim serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Carrie Boyle

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Carrie Boyle holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Cheryl Brown

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Cheryl Brown serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. Union affiliation: PFT.

Kenneth Carmichael

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kenneth Carmichael works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Kenneth earned $94,011 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Jennifer Devitt

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Jennifer Devitt is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,011. Union affiliation: PFT.

Lynette Gaymon

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Lynette Gaymon is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Brian Kampf

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Brian Kampf holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Kia Karaam

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kia Karaam works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Kia earned $94,011 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Patrick Mchugh

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Patrick Mchugh serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Kristen Rial

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kristen Rial holds the role of Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,011. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Christopher Sweeney

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Christopher Sweeney holds the role of Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,011. They are represented by PFT.

Harry Woods

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,011
Base pay
$94,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,011
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Harry Woods works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Harry earned $94,011 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.

Therese Zenak

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$94,010
Base pay
$94,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,010
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Therese Zenak holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,010. They are represented by PFT.

Emily Knight

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$89,147
Base pay
$89,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,147
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Emily Knight serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,147. Union affiliation: PFT.

Duncan Mullin

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$89,147
Base pay
$89,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,147
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Duncan Mullin works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Duncan earned $89,147 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Alaina Behan

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$86,629
Base pay
$86,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,629
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Alaina Behan is a Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,629. Union affiliation: PFT.

Madelene Verrillo

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$85,091
Base pay
$85,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,091
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Madelene Verrillo serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,091. They are represented by PFT.

Chelsey Cashman

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$83,347
Base pay
$83,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,347
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Chelsey Cashman works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Chelsey earned $83,347 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Mamadou Ndiaye

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$83,347
Base pay
$83,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,347
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Mamadou Ndiaye serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,347. They are represented by PFT.

Nicholas Mascione

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$83,246
Base pay
$83,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,246
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Nicholas Mascione is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,246. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Barbara Shiels

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$83,246
Base pay
$83,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,246
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Barbara Shiels serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,246. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Sheena Johnson

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$78,120
Base pay
$78,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,120
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Sheena Johnson serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,120. Union affiliation: PFT.

Tyler Caltagirone

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$77,298
Base pay
$77,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,298
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Tyler Caltagirone holds the role of Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,298. Union affiliation: PFT.

Eli Weant

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$77,298
Base pay
$77,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,298
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Eli Weant is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $77,298. Union affiliation: PFT.

Ada Simbo-Bockarie

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$74,328
Base pay
$74,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,328
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Ada Simbo-Bockarie holds the role of Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,328. Union affiliation: PFT.

Kelly Smith

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$74,020
Base pay
$74,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,020
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kelly Smith is a Teacher at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,020. They are represented by PFT.

Alayna Tralie

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$70,636
Base pay
$70,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,636
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Alayna Tralie serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,636. Union affiliation: PFT.

Kathryn Difurio

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$66,843
Base pay
$66,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kathryn Difurio works as a Teacher for Castor Gardens Middle School. Kathryn earned $66,843 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.

Thomas Bygott

Building Engineer, Group III/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$66,602
Base pay
$66,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,602
Union / bargaining unit
32BJ
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Thomas Bygott holds the role of Building Engineer, Group III at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,602. They are represented by 32BJ.

Arietta Marcus

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$65,510
Base pay
$65,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,510
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Arietta Marcus serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,510. They are represented by PFT.

Allyson Leopold

Teacher, Special Education/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$64,380
Base pay
$64,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,380
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Allyson Leopold holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at Castor Gardens Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,380. Union affiliation: PFT.

Kelly Reeves

School Counselor/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$64,176
Base pay
$64,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,176
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kelly Reeves is a School Counselor at Castor Gardens Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,176. Their bargaining unit is PFT.

Li Ru He

Teacher/Castor Gardens Middle School

2026 total comp
$62,844
Base pay
$62,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,844
Union / bargaining unit
PFT
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
8120
Organization Level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Castor Gardens Middle School, Li Ru He serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,844. They are represented by PFT.