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 38
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donna Cook is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,879.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Grimsley holds the role of Other Instructional Provider at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,869.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rosa Frederick holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,869.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Samantha Karel holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,862.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ardis Lussier holds the role of Early Intervention Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,859.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lacy Caplan serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,818.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joanna Montalvo is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,817.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Manley works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $83,812 in 2025.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Benjamin Farist works as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Benjamin earned $83,812 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Travis Struchtemeyer holds the role of In-School Susp Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,811.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Landram is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,807.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brandi Miller serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,806.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacey Smith works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stacey earned $83,795 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittany Callahan is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,780.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Harrison is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,750.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lilly Mcfalls serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,726.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jenna Jenkins serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,726.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Breaux is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,726.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandie Broome holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,726.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joan Schluchter works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joan earned $83,714 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Shannon Mclaughlin is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,692.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dorothy Pitkins works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dorothy earned $83,647 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tiffany Gillespie works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $83,621 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joel Bryant is a Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,579.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tara Costello serves as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,575.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Miller holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,568.
Military Science Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Dennis Dyke works as a Military Science Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dennis earned $83,550 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Reece works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Erin earned $83,547 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lindsey Goran is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,522.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Barbara Clark works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Barbara earned $83,519 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Wittne Britton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,519.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shadel Shirah is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,513.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christy Furnish works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christy earned $83,507 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Towery works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Heather earned $83,495 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Terri Hancock serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,491.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jordan Tetley is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,482.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lindsie Champion is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,477.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Butera is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,469.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Casey Gramling holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,464.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Steven Whitaker is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,456.