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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Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Stringfellow is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,352.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Mullinax is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,351.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jean Maurer works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jean earned $73,327 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ryan Bleisath is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,325.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $73,292 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steven O'Bryant holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,267.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Burks works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julia earned $73,245 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Charles Griggs serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,237.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mindy Woosley works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mindy earned $73,232 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Lyle is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,217.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Watkins works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lauren earned $73,200 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kerri Gainer is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,196.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Blankinship serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,192.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Caitlin Lyons is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,171.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Katherine Paddock holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,150.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roger Bailey holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,138.
School Social Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Nancy Acevedo works as a School Social Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nancy earned $73,137 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erika Bean works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erika earned $73,132 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittany Hogg holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,125.
Crossroads/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ross Robbins works as a Crossroads for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ross earned $73,116 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elyse Kerber is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,105.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Catania is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,089.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Bailey holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,060.
Interpreter/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Debra Sisk serves as a Interpreter. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,060.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Alexander Lammers holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,056.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Coleman is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,997.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Howard holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,995.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Jones works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $72,995 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Unique Aquino holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,995.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaimie Grindle works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaimie earned $72,991 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Siatkowski is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,973.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Claude Dobbs is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,936.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erica Fey serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,885.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Farmer serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,876.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Chambers serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,873.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Draekul serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,872.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Mathis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,862.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsey Pinckard serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,856.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Adams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,792.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Curtis Durham serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.