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 10
Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeff Wagner works as a Vocational for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeff earned $98,590 in 2025.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Wendy Landry works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cherokee County Board of Education. Wendy earned $98,567 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Vernon Whitley works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Vernon earned $98,563 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Amy Dickinson is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,546.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jane Christian works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jane earned $98,521 in 2025.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Richard Beaulieu holds the role of Personnel/Human Resources Director at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,512.
Elementary Counselor/Cherokee County Board of Education
Madonna Mezzanotte works as a Elementary Counselor for Cherokee County Board of Education. Madonna earned $98,402 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Judith Mcgowan is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,398.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Michelle Cumana is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,383.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jennie Allen is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,383.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lori Thompson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,382.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Cherokee County Board of Education
Rebecca Thurman holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,369.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Cindy Satterfield works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cindy earned $98,355 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lori Evans serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,352.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Melinda Alumbaugh is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,340.
School Psychologist/Cherokee County Board of Education
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Deborah Silberstein is a School Psychologist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,339.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cherokee County Board of Education
Pamela Gorges holds the role of Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,310.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sara Dominy works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Sara earned $98,302 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Julie Bryant holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
John Hinson holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sherry Wallace holds the role of Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kasey Barth serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,302.
Grades 6-8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Sally Parker holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Hickey serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,302.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Staci Parker works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Staci earned $98,302 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Deborah Rogers works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cherokee County Board of Education. Deborah earned $98,302 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
Roger Kvam works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cherokee County Board of Education. Roger earned $98,302 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Phillip Dodge holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Joseph Rogers holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,302.
Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Mark Thompson is a Esol Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,302.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Christine Tindall is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,302.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Barbara Scharich serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,299.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Lana Deangelis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,286.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education
Irma Franchini is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,285.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Jeremy Jones works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Jeremy earned $98,260 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Hilda Ammons serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,260.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cherokee County Board of Education
Ashley Mayo holds the role of Teacher of Profound Intellectual at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education
Crystal Todd holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education
Brandi Shook holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,260.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cherokee County Board of Education
At Cherokee County Board of Education, Kay Martin serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,256.