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 35
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Rachel Lachine holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,307.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Harold Funderburk serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,296.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jami Shade holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,278.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Charles Pruitt works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Charles earned $85,278 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Van De Cayzeele works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christine earned $85,278 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carolyn Halloran serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,278.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Teresa West works as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Teresa earned $85,272 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Curtis serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,268.
Security Personnel/Security Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Randy Streetman works as a Security Personnel/Security Officer for Cherokee County Board of Education. Randy earned $85,258 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chessa Mcginnis holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,249.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Edward Williams is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,249.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Melvin works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $85,230 in 2025.
Rvi Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Laura Jones works as a Rvi Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $85,229 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Grella is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,228.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alison Hendrix works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alison earned $85,228 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samuel Thompson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Samuel earned $85,228 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kendra Godfrey works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kendra earned $85,228 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jane Morris works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jane earned $85,228 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erika Graves serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,228.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Robert Baglio works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Robert earned $85,228 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Mather works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Pamela earned $85,228 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Judith Eason serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,228.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marla Pierce works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Marla earned $85,228 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lynn Cooper serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,228.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Pfitzner is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,228.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Heather Dalton serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,226.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammie Rice holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,209.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stacy Dorn serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,205.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Darrah Smith works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Darrah earned $85,190 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jill Mccain serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,181.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mindee Calabrese is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,141.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristin Morgan is a Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,111.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hollen Pope is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,105.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Zachary Lawson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Zachary earned $85,074 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholas Singleton works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nicholas earned $85,058 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Cothern works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $85,039 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Collins works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $84,999 in 2025.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Hunt works as a School Resource Officer for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $84,990 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Belinda Mazza serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,965.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Ashley Kelsey holds the role of School Improvement Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,964.