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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Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karen Schnell serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,610.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Bridgewater serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,590.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joe Forrest serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,549.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Pankey works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Emily earned $76,528 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Torson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,504.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Harrison works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $76,495 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Johanna Marcusky serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,484.
School Social Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marjorie Firebaugh serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,482.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Taylor holds the role of School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,478.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madison Hester holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,478.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Erin Heinzer works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erin earned $76,452 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terry Cornelison works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Terry earned $76,444 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Whitney Tippens is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,433.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rachel Priepke holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,433.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Mceachern holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,433.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Ulrich is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,433.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Whitney Wilkie serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,433.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krista Duke holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,433.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie Moss is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,433.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jasmine Gibson serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,433.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Marci Castagner serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,433.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Derek Tobin holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,401.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lawanda Crane holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,397.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jodie Karston works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jodie earned $76,390 in 2025.
Crossroads/Cherokee County Board of Education
Morgan Kingsley holds the role of Crossroads at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,374.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kamiryn Phillips works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kamiryn earned $76,368 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Ashley Jones holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,338.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karen Garland serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,314.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tiffany Bearden serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,311.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Natalie Dasantos is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,294.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Belvis Hajiric works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Belvis earned $76,292 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Holstein works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $76,282 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Whitley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,234.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Trayler holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,234.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Bowling is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,234.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Ward works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tracy earned $76,234 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joe Davenport works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joe earned $76,196 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Mccrary is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,188.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rachel Rafinski serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,166.
Nursing Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sherrie Smith works as a Nursing Supervisor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sherrie earned $76,165 in 2025.