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 32
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Haggerty serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,800.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Darren Leviner holds the role of Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,800.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacob Cheshire holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,769.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Sara Steward serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,763.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Schneider holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,755.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Davis serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,745.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Dasilva holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,729.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Martha Ooten serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,714.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Misty Kerr works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Misty earned $86,704 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Smith holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,704.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Honea holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,704.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
David Jacobs holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,693.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Claire Bell holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,674.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Puccio works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $86,668 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dawn Small is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,640.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Emily Green is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,639.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robyn Racey-Wehr holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,623.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kaitlyn Smith serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,603.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patricia Herrick holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,598.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Renney holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,588.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Dingus serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,536.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dennis Campbell holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,527.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kendra Hipps is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,518.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Colon works as a Occupational Therapist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $86,515 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hefziba D'Ambrosio is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,497.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tory Johnson serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,491.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacie Rohan works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacie earned $86,468 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sarah Andre holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,468.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Raines holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,458.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Espinoza works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christy earned $86,438 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberley Castleberry works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberley earned $86,424 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abby Lett holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,410.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Robyn Mattson holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,379.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karina Dean serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,376.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erin Forman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,372.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Leak is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,364.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sarah Naporano holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,330.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Gallagher is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,323.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Benjamin Luke serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,284.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammy Owen works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tammy earned $86,278 in 2025.