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 46
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Stacey Thompson serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,461.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Marinelli is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,461.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Kitts is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,461.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kristen Mitchell works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kristen earned $80,461 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Krista Shirilla holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,461.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Day serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,418.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kevin Green works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kevin earned $80,418 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kate Mcintyre is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,418.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Molly Niemeir serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,418.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alexis Johnson works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alexis earned $80,418 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacob Devoss works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jacob earned $80,418 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Misty Jones works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Misty earned $80,418 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeanette Oduselu works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeanette earned $80,418 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katherine Garland serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,418.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebekah Gay works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebekah earned $80,397 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Stradley holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,390.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Victoria Creech serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,383.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Nohner holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,378.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Victoria Bobber works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Victoria earned $80,378 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Bryce is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,362.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hailey Burden serves as a Teacher of Autistic Students. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,355.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Caitlin Grimsley serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,354.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Kaunelis Jones is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,309.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Whitney Oliver holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,307.
School Improvement Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Source-specific fields
Nicholas Garcia works as a School Improvement Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Nicholas earned $80,301 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marisol Henao is a Occupational Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,291.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cody Thomason serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,273.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tagan Berglund works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tagan earned $80,244 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Traci Rollman is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,241.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Mizzell is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,239.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Lockaby holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,222.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sandra West works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sandra earned $80,222 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Anthony Burdo serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,222.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Kreiger works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Leslie earned $80,222 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Natasha Hall Turman serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,222.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Merrell Sperling serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,207.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Hillary Nichols is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,179.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jenae Rose works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jenae earned $80,162 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mieka Hughes is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $80,158.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kellie Baglio holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,157.