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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Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jeremy Law is a Graduation Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,656.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carla Thornton works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carla earned $92,630 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leigh Lingerfelt works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leigh earned $92,627 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra Hough holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,625.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Manzella serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,610.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Johnson is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,603.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Frankie Garner serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,600.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsay Veltri is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,574.
General Administrative Secretary/Clerk/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Penny Dempsey holds the role of General Administrative Secretary/Clerk at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,567.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tracey Sharrock serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,560.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wendy Perez is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,560.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Stamey holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,560.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Digiulio is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,560.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Roper holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,560.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Colvin serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,560.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Camp holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,560.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Head works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lori earned $92,524 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tialyn Hardy serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,524.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Yarbrough is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,524.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Lewis serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,519.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christina Martin serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,511.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Hicks is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,502.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Maxwell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,495.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Elizabeth Boronat serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,491.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Peter Logan is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,479.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Curtiss works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $92,452 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jennifer Cogdill is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,444.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeannie Cordaro holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,424.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Barrett is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,394.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Latricia Quillian serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,374.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Desiree Smith works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Desiree earned $92,374 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandy Thierry is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,364.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Valerie Pfeffer serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,364.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Seda holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,364.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marissa Williams is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,352.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meghan Martin works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Meghan earned $92,330 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelley Irwin holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,302.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lee Owens holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,295.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Puckett is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $92,294.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tara Fox holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,239.