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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 15
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Maria Hinkelmann serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,252.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Youngblood serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brian Stamey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Brian earned $95,252 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Aimee Collins serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karin Eubanks holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,252.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Malinda Lipscomb is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,252.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anne Jewell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Anne earned $95,252 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Lemmo works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joseph earned $95,252 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Boehringer serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,252.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Pingley works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $95,252 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Yelton works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $95,252 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammy Lafoon works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tammy earned $95,252 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Stancil is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,252.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lea Henderson works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lea earned $95,244 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michelle Perona serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,242.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Danielle Barber serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,208.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Farist is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,188.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Sparks is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,164.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Wells is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,164.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robin Ballew serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,164.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Leslie Elliott serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,133.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Okerblad works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $95,101 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lesly Perez De Alejo serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,101.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Dana Thompkins serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,091.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anthony Hobbs holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,019.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Bruce holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,000.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Ivers is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,000.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marci Goodloe holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,968.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Williams holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,960.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Casey Belli is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,903.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Teresa Hutto serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,882.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steve Sapere holds the role of Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,874.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Brooks holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,868.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brooke Whitaker holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,829.
Audiologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tonya Nussbaum is a Audiologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,816.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Denise Lewis serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,808.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rhonda Rowell works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rhonda earned $94,803 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Gershon holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,790.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Celeste Bonton serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,768.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brandon Boehman serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,756.