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 8
Substitute Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Akers holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,522.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Morris is a Instructional Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,518.
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Isobel Mason works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Isobel earned $100,510 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Adam Johnson works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Adam earned $100,430 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Thomas Reece works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Thomas earned $100,430 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Shondra Widdess serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,392.
Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Donnetta Harike works as a Instructional Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Donnetta earned $100,389 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Terri Hopkins holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,350.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Regina Crawford works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Regina earned $100,326 in 2025.
Rvi Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Edward Walker holds the role of Rvi Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,321.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Carla Culpepper serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,302.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Beth Coryell works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Beth earned $100,300 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherri Sutherland works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sherri earned $100,281 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amanda Von Schilling holds the role of High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,272.
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Donna Lloyd works as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Donna earned $100,204 in 2025.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Alison Epperson works as a Early Intervention Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Alison earned $100,162 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, David Blaylock serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,103.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christopher Yarbrough works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christopher earned $100,072 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennifer Denereaz holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,020.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Audra Thomas serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,977.
Special Education Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Hinnant holds the role of Special Education Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,969.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Leslie Bryant is a Assistant Principal at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,954.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Angela Gula serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,954.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joshua Martin works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Joshua earned $99,954 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Trayce Williams holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,949.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Suzanne Gebhart is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,943.
In-School Susp Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Ashley Picardo serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,917.
High School Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Karen Holton is a High School Counselor at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,883.
Gifted High/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Murnan is a Gifted High at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,822.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, James Smith serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,797.
Assistant Principal/Cherokee County Board of Education
Shannon Thomas works as a Assistant Principal for Cherokee County Board of Education. Shannon earned $99,744 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Langston serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,708.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Laura Schewe holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,679.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Johnny Cantrell serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,678.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Robin Taylor serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,642.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Nicole Eichenberger serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,583.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jonathan Bishop works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jonathan earned $99,556 in 2025.
Physical Therapist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Karen Alterman is a Physical Therapist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $99,528.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Lane holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,514.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mary Panik works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Mary earned $99,483 in 2025.