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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Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Meredith Hager serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,633.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Wallace is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,598.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephen Long holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,589.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Giudice is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,588.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Stewart holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,582.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Benjamin Lanier works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $94,560 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Castro is a Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,534.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Rice holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,509.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Eric Herrick is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,503.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana West holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,459.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rusty Harrelson works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rusty earned $94,452 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Pruitt serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,447.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Abbey Philpot serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Courtney Shaw serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrew Oberlies works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Andrew earned $94,408 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Henson holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,368.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Michelle Duren works as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $94,360 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cristin Bell serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,324.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammie Taylor is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,318.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Keith Furstenberg works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Keith earned $94,312 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristy Lingerfelt holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,308.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Hill is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,303.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tessa Allen works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tessa earned $94,303 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Boggis works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Donna earned $94,282 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Adrienne Fagan serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,272.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeffrey Anderson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,255.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Hodges is a In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,246.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kristin Derenthal serves as a Teacher of Mild Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,246.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Janelle Conklin serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,223.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ann Richard is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,195.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Cronan holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,169.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erin Myers serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,168.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Miho Paone holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,136.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chelsea Leming is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,131.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Davis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $94,123 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joseph Mullinax serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,122.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kimberly Bennett works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $94,110 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Timothy Davis works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Timothy earned $94,107 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Shorter is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,098.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Connie Hatcher holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,095.