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 44
Diagnostician/Cherokee County Board of Education
Megan Jones works as a Diagnostician for Cherokee County Board of Education. Megan earned $81,388 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sally Morriss holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,374.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Sirard is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,367.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
James Thigpen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,347.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Heard works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $81,330 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marine Feron Leabeater holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,329.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shaina Anderson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,318.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Zapeta is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,308.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lora Montgomery-Powell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lora earned $81,286 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tamara Bishop holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,273.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anna Trull holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,268.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Benjamin Jacqmein holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,256.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Alexis Halkyard serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,255.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Andrea Andersen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,236.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Sears serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,236.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Foster holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,236.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jill Oliver works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jill earned $81,236 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Haines works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christina earned $81,236 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Abbi Odom holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,236.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heather Gaudio holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,236.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lauren Cannon serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,236.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joanne Fletcher-Fincham works as a Preschool Special Education Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joanne earned $81,236 in 2025.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dawn Beaham is a Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,236.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Prater is a Elementary Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,236.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Carmen Andrews works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carmen earned $81,236 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Morris holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,236.
School Social Worker/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jessica Threadgill serves as a School Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,236.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Mcdowell works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Julie earned $81,236 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erica Hanley is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,236.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leon Jacobs is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,236.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marsha Loversky holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,225.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Malecek is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,157.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bridgette Kettle serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,091.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Regina Hedden is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $81,040.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Camp works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $81,021 in 2025.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Catherine Kelley serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,979.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Boehmer serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,961.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Gillespie is a Instructional Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,951.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gary Bagley holds the role of Maintenance Personnel at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,950.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Babcock is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,945.