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 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shannon Halverson serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,303.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alicia Steele-Buckles serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,303.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Felicia Berenger is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,303.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nancy Kline is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,303.
Physical Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Meghan Swenson serves as a Physical Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,301.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Roach holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,293.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Morris works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mary earned $89,287 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherri Stapleton works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sherri earned $89,265 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Dyer serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,253.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Bucklew holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,253.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deanna Ehlers holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,253.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brent Harrison serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,253.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robbin Dycus works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robbin earned $89,253 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Roose is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,253.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Sutton works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $89,253 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tabitha Davis serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,253.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathleen Smith holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,253.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jeffrey Ehlers serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,253.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Benjamin Vandenbergh is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,253.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charles Whitlock works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Charles earned $89,232 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacy Sears is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,225.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Diana Godfrey is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,175.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jesica Magardo serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,175.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roger Moyers holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,158.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jamie Vogan is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,121.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Roark works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amy earned $89,093 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Martin Podmolik works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Martin earned $89,071 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Gerick is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,068.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennie Bilbo serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Syx holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,014.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Taylor Herman holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,999.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Cowart serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,992.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Clarke holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,959.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Misty Harper is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,951.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Wilkie is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,948.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Cordero holds the role of School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,919.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Daniele Deneka is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,914.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Clay serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,914.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Ayers holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,914.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Schaibly is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,914.