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 24
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stanley Huller serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,254.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Spell is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,252.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barry Page holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,199.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Mickel holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,190.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Zelma Dempsey is a Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,170.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Nastasi is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,165.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly George serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,153.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karmen Binion serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,138.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacey Fisher works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacey earned $91,052 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Mann works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $91,048 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Whitaker works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $91,042 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Kostyniak works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michelle earned $91,013 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Craig Gibson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,977.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chad Lusk is a Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,931.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alisha Talley is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,927.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Denise Terrezza serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,922.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Miriam Greene works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Miriam earned $90,922 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Goss is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,913.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Rice holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,902.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Lamb works as a Gifted High for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $90,877 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cheryl Gazaway is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,876.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Paul Singer holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,872.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Allison Eubanks holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,847.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sandra Moore serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,834.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Blackwell serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,816.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Basel holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,814.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Hubbard works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $90,808 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Penny Jackson is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,777.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Paul Markham serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,769.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alissa Mcdonough serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Price holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,752.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Stringfellow is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,752.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristina Whitley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,752.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bethany Iddings serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ruth Barnes holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,752.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kimberly Dutton serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,752.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Brown is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,742.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Abdinoor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michele earned $90,706 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kari Brooks works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kari earned $90,662 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Struchtemeyer serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,634.