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 55
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melissa Wallace serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,747.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Theresa Rennspies serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,744.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Haymond is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,743.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dara Gramling holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,739.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amanda Brendel serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,676.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Elizabeth Pendlington works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $75,669 in 2025.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jami Frost holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,663.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Starr works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lauren earned $75,659 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Keenum is a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,655.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amber Smith is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,630.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kenneth Kretschmar works as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kenneth earned $75,612 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Roy holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,610.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Janelle Bean serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,599.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Danielle Paradiso holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,594.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Kimball holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,551.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Wheeler works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Janet earned $75,547 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shona Roberts holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,547.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Chassidy Chumley works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Chassidy earned $75,547 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Marc Giuliano holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,547.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Knuchel is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,547.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kathie Jefferies serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,547.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rayna Helton holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,547.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Powell holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,547.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Rhodes works as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $75,528 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Leming works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $75,487 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Carissa Williams works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Carissa earned $75,479 in 2025.
Technology Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carlos Jimenez serves as a Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,468.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ana Ruizcruz holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,449.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Symmes works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Kelly earned $75,447 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Geri Pennington serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,386.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alissa Lamorand is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,361.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Purvis holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,344.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Renfroe holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,341.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Patricia Deal holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,329.
Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Melanie Mcelderry serves as a Other Instructional Provider. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,328.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melissa Echt is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,324.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Susanne O'Brien works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Susanne earned $75,319 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kinsley Welch holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,319.
Human Resources Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Laura Walters serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,314.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shelby Pelletier serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,311.