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 7
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erin Poindexter serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,619.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Dana Martineau works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dana earned $102,420 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Bradford Ellis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Bradford earned $102,372 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brenna Lloyd serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,372.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kurt Wheeler serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,314.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Doree Bradbury holds the role of Grade 4 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,262.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lee Patti is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $102,218.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lauren Roach serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,218.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Bunce holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,194.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Lago holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,071.
Human Resources Personnel/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsay Bowley serves as a Human Resources Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,064.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Connie Nelson serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,984.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kimberly Mcmillan is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,929.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Judith Haggerty works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Judith earned $101,851 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Moody serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,634.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donald Deaton is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,418.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Katie Smith serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,362.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Janet Marotte works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Janet earned $101,316 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Meredith Dotson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,314.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jodi Adams works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jodi earned $101,300 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brian Whitaker serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,293.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Denise Bennett works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Denise earned $101,165 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lyric Hood holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,152.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Brent Budde serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,019.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jason Mcdaniel works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jason earned $100,950 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Wenger is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,924.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Tammy Videkovich works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Tammy earned $100,882 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kelly Brangan serves as a High School Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,837.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lorie Mick serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,811.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacqueline Gurliaccio-Vance holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,802.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Casandra Hembree holds the role of Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,796.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terri Crist works as a School Psychologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Terri earned $100,783 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Timothy Clark works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Timothy earned $100,677 in 2025.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Guilherme Strougo is a Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,610.
Graduation Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carolyn Blalock serves as a Graduation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,592.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Andrew Price serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,588.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Kristie Sikes is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,572.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Josh Tyree works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Josh earned $100,546 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Alan Johnson is a Instructional Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,543.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gena Ergle holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,536.