School District of Philadelphia / Lowell, James R. School
Agency file
The Lowell, James R. School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 71 employees with median total compensation of $58,129; the highest distinct record was $159,489.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 71 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,129) — 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 $102,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,447. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Principal/Lowell, James R. School
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Benita Jessup works as a Principal for Lowell, James R. School. Benita earned $159,489 in 2026. They are represented by CASA.
Assistant Principal/Lowell, James R. School
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Mahalath Crooks Johnson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,419. They are represented by CASA.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Yassir Falih is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Shawnik Rice serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,720. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
School Counselor/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Cathy Cheng serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,521. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Joseph Dempsey serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,521. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Cheryl Forker is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,521. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Sara Albright is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $102,520. Union affiliation: PFT.
School Nurse/Lowell, James R. School
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Katie Koryat works as a School Nurse for Lowell, James R. School. Katie earned $102,520 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Meredith Pincus serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,520. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Pamela Gilbert Ginsburg serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Jacqueline Martin serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Mari Lee Mccloskey is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,011. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Shelly Mckeown works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Shelly earned $94,011 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Leah Mullen is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,011. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Carol Weale serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,011. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Spencer Cobbs serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,312. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Shirley Williams serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,147. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
School Climate Manager/Lowell, James R. School
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Kenneth Moore works as a School Climate Manager for Lowell, James R. School. Kenneth earned $87,098 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is CASA.
Occupational Therapist/Lowell, James R. School
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Amy Gardner holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,091. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Charlene Dixon is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,347. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Shanee Reid works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Shanee earned $83,347 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Megan Dalton holds the role of Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,246. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Melissa Karwoski serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,246. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Leah Ellis is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,142. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Maryam Saber serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,216. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Jennifer Smolarski works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Jennifer earned $78,746 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Shamaika Desir is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $78,225. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Brianna Hart is a Teacher, Special Education at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,739. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Michele Simmons serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,048. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Robert Kamel works as a Teacher for Lowell, James R. School. Robert earned $62,844 in 2026. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Chelsea Morris serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,844. Their bargaining unit is PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Alexia Moses holds the role of Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,179. They are represented by PFT.
Building Engineer, Group III/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Gwendolyn Mcclendon serves as a Building Engineer, Group III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,908. Union affiliation: 32BJ.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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Alanys Medina is a Teacher at Lowell, James R. School. 2026 total compensation came to $58,129. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Tara Wilson serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,129. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Jaydah Bolger serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,796. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher, Special Education/Lowell, James R. School
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Tania Brown works as a Teacher, Special Education for Lowell, James R. School. Tania earned $56,796 in 2026. They are represented by PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Ava Paternoster serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,770. Union affiliation: PFT.
Teacher/Lowell, James R. School
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At Lowell, James R. School, Anastasia Sophy serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,770. They are represented by PFT.