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 39
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christie Williams holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,439.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ellen Forbes is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,392.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, April Eifert serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,388.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Shurtleff works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Andrea earned $83,378 in 2025.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Bolt serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,352.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Briana Deleon holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,312.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Angela Atwell is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,312.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katherine Deal serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,303.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Evan Tatum holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,294.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Maria Hinckley is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,289.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hannah Roge serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,284.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gabriela Fernandez-Guerrero serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,264.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Deluca works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $83,264 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Taylor works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $83,245 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tyia Franklin holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,245.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Haley Davis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Haley earned $83,233 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Courtney Monroe serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,232.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Collinsworth holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,198.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Blades works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mark earned $83,188 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melia Bobo holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,176.
Transportation Mechanic/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Chadwick works as a Transportation Mechanic for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $83,164 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Anderson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,143.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erin Hatcher serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,139.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tessa Witt serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,135.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brittany Chandler holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,123.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Morgan Hudson works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Morgan earned $83,098 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Haley Wilson serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,093.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Baier works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $83,082 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Herrera works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $83,069 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Delaney Campbell works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Delaney earned $83,068 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kim Carr works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kim earned $83,065 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Hamilton works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Melissa earned $83,020 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsey Arthur serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,019.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tamara King holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,019.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jackie Pelfrey works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jackie earned $83,019 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Reardon holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,019.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Bermudez works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $83,019 in 2025.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mellisa Freedman serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,019.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaclyn Mason is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,019.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Phillips is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,019.