Georgia / Cherokee County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cherokee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 7,481 employees with median total compensation of $52,122; the highest distinct record was $451,049.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,481 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,122) — 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 $93,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,593. 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.
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Record list
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Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teresa Digirolamo holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,152.
Secretary/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rhonda Higgins serves as a Secretary. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,130.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Powell holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,111.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rylee Woods serves as a Middle School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,101.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristie Johnson is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,099.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mckayla Chambers is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,096.
Business Service Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sara Ezell serves as a Business Service Secretary/Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,092.
Transportation Sec/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Neese is a Transportation Sec/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,089.
Interpreter/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Bawden holds the role of Interpreter at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,034.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Neeley Abernathy serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,019.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christian Flesher works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christian earned $64,009 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Corbell holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,952.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Mathews works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Katherine earned $63,952 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melody Richardson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,952.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Felicia Kyle holds the role of Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,952.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katlin Bertram serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,952.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kyle Freunscht is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,952.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicole Chambley works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nicole earned $63,952 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Lavigne works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $63,952 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kady Carroll serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,952.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Hoeksema works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. David earned $63,952 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Gottfried is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,952.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alison Alderfer works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alison earned $63,952 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Patricia Snook serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,952.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Callie Gerlach serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,952.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jordan Pachman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,948.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Furman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,944.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Keith Mcgaw serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,941.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Annalysa Kimball serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,898.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Estes serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,862.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Jordan works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $63,862 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robert Parker serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,860.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Emma Mitchell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,849.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily O'Dowd works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emily earned $63,825 in 2025.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniel Murphy works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Cherokee County Board of Education. Daniel earned $63,775 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nakitah Hamilton is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,774.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mark Hand serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,774.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Bobo holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,772.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shayna Dyer serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,751.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Frantz holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,679.