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 5
Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Rich works as a Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lisa earned $107,298 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Walker serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,098.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gerald Sharpe serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,982.
Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, J Smith serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,855.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leigh Gutierez holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,784.
Military Science Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anthony Duplechien is a Military Science Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,760.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Lindsey Garner holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,743.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Davis works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Karen earned $106,671 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Rita Modrzynski holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,642.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Smith works as a School Psychologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $106,529 in 2025.
Audiologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jan Henriques works as a Audiologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jan earned $106,495 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kathleen Zackery works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kathleen earned $106,347 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stacey Krutz serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,288.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Smith is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,082.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Matthew Kemper works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Matthew earned $105,972 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terri Watkins works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Terri earned $105,940 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Casey works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Laura earned $105,881 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lea Campos works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lea earned $105,730 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leah Bleisath is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,730.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Mccarthy is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,705.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Scales holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,611.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicholas Zomer serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,562.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nathan Cline is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,520.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Reynolds serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,472.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Estes holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,472.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammie Anderson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,442.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Justin West is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,437.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David White serves as a School Psychologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,389.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julia Miller holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,352.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Smerker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joshua earned $105,305 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tonya Carlisle holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,258.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shelley Anderson is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,242.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Clayton Gunter holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,232.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Santiago Santana holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,224.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Wendy Drought works as a School Improvement Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Wendy earned $105,224 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Margaret Mccown serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,157.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Judith Wortz serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,157.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Byers works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tracy earned $105,157 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stacy Mckinley holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,131.
Superintendent Secretary/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sheryl Puccio works as a Superintendent Secretary for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sheryl earned $105,000 in 2025.