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 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kaitlin Card works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kaitlin earned $77,588 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Nicole Spencer is a Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,588.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, William Nickell serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,566.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Karen Nazemzadeh is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,554.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Shaw serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,552.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marla Hooper holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,533.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dianne Argonis-Basto works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dianne earned $77,528 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jordan Waddington holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,483.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaimee Moss holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,465.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Coons serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,464.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Dowd works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michele earned $77,439 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alyson Yelton serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,433.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexandra Fann works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alexandra earned $77,404 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Macey Hester is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,393.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Forrest works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mary earned $77,375 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Riley Wildeman holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,374.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Philip Money works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Philip earned $77,359 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lynn Dibernardo serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,358.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lori Salvino serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,333.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jared Wallace is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,312.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Tansy serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,308.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Tedder works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julia earned $77,303 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mark Segall serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,302.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Bennett holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,283.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alicia Thrower is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,273.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Madison Shlyakhetko serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,265.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Diane Mcmullen works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Diane earned $77,254 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Schroter holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,254.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Margaret Ryan works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Margaret earned $77,254 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Mullins works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $77,254 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bruce Whitehead is a Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,249.
Custodial Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Formica holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,249.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brittany Honea serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,244.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristi Roberts serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,234.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittony Monroe holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,233.
School Social Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Megan Allen works as a School Social Worker for Cherokee County Board of Education. Megan earned $77,232 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Teresa Pressley serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,232.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Pastore works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Megan earned $77,232 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laurie Coffey serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,232.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amber Marrero works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amber earned $77,232 in 2025.