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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Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melinda Alumbaugh is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,340.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Deborah Silberstein is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,339.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Gorges holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,310.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Hickey serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,302.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Staci Parker works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Staci earned $98,302 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Dominy works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sara earned $98,302 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Bryant holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherry Wallace holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kasey Barth serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,302.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sally Parker holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Rogers works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $98,302 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roger Kvam works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Roger earned $98,302 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Phillip Dodge holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Rogers holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Thompson is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,302.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Tindall is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,302.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Hinson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Barbara Scharich serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,299.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lana Deangelis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,286.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Irma Franchini is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,285.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Mayo holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeremy Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeremy earned $98,260 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hilda Ammons serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,260.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Todd holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandi Shook holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kay Martin serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,256.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Cole is a Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,213.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sonja Ryberg holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,110.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Darian Underwood holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,107.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathi Vaughn holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,107.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Melroe serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,107.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsay Mcfeeley works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lindsay earned $98,091 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brenda Palmer holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,051.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cynthia Boswell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,980.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Merry Hofmeister is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,956.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Lewis serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,930.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Whitney Morberg works as a High School Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Whitney earned $97,890 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amberly Brown is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,817.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Holley holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,809.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Schwichtenberg works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christina earned $97,806 in 2025.