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 61
Interpreter/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Debra Sisk serves as a Interpreter. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,060.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
April Alexander Lammers holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,056.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lauren Coleman is a Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,997.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michele Howard holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,995.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Jones works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Ashley earned $72,995 in 2025.
Middle School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Unique Aquino holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,995.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jaimie Grindle works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jaimie earned $72,991 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Siatkowski is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,973.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
Claude Dobbs is a School Resource Officer at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,936.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Erica Fey serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,885.
School Resource Officer/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Michael Farmer serves as a School Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,876.
Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Chambers serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,873.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Draekul serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,872.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michael Mathis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,862.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lindsey Pinckard serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,856.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Kirkpatrick is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,792.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennipher Sullivan serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Kelly Adams holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,792.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Mary Robinson serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Grant-Tweedie holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,792.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Joshua Foster serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Gwendolyn Vander Veen works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Gwendolyn earned $72,792 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kyle Taylor serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.
Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Curtis Durham serves as a Teacher of Emotional/Behavioral. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,792.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leshawnda Fitzgerald holds the role of Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,792.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Zavala holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,792.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jacob Hester works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jacob earned $72,792 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jessica Render works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jessica earned $72,792 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Emma Cade serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,782.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Anisha Patel is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,780.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Ratliff holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,755.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Stephanie Frady works as a Special Education Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $72,752 in 2025.
Rvi Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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John Curry works as a Rvi Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. John earned $72,746 in 2025.
Instructional Supervisor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Aimee Adams is a Instructional Supervisor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,735.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Peter Baus is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $72,724.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wendy Arrecis holds the role of School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,692.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Madison Benton serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,682.
Enterprise Technician/Cherokee County Board of Education
William Bennett works as a Enterprise Technician for Cherokee County Board of Education. William earned $72,662 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Celestia Yoakum works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Celestia earned $72,651 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandon Makovy holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,647.