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 54
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jodie Karston works as a Technology Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jodie earned $76,390 in 2025.
Crossroads/Cherokee County Board of Education
Morgan Kingsley holds the role of Crossroads at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,374.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kamiryn Phillips works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kamiryn earned $76,368 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Ashley Jones holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,338.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Karen Garland serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,314.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tiffany Bearden serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,311.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Natalie Dasantos is a Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,294.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Belvis Hajiric works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Belvis earned $76,292 in 2025.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Holstein works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $76,282 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Erin Whitley is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,234.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lisa Trayler holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,234.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Bowling is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,234.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tracy Ward works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tracy earned $76,234 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joe Davenport works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joe earned $76,196 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Mccrary is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,188.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Rachel Rafinski serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,166.
Nursing Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Sherrie Smith works as a Nursing Supervisor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sherrie earned $76,165 in 2025.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Verner works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Amanda earned $76,163 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Allen works as a Occupational Therapist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rebecca earned $76,144 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Hulen is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,132.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shelby Gibbs serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,128.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Blair serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,128.
Nursing Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Jami Stefano is a Nursing Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $76,116.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Simpson holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,094.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tanya O'Connor works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tanya earned $76,094 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susan Bohannon works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susan earned $76,079 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Heidi Sansone holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,079.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Courteney Hooks serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,047.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Jett is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,956.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Jeffers holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,950.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Nicholas Taylor is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,939.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannah Dean holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,904.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Tammy Waderich is a Technology Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,852.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Link is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,819.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Ariail works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Michael earned $75,800 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Yevette Greenwood serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,800.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Frank Ramsdell serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,792.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christina Forshee holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,783.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Travis Thomas holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,782.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
Afton Bromell-Roberts holds the role of Other Instructional Provider at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,762.