Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — 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 $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. 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 29
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelly Tam is a Grade 4 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,827.
Grade 2 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Ward works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $73,826 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Sheena Kopecky works as a Special Education Specialist for Columbia County Board of Education. Sheena earned $73,819 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kyle Teagarden works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kyle earned $73,803 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Noelle Keener works as a Special Education Interrelated for Columbia County Board of Education. Noelle earned $73,801 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Victor Granda serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,744.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Christopher Wyant holds the role of Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,709.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Dykstra is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,676.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Channon Crewe holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,674.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Rachel Schneider holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,626.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Becki Sweeting holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,626.
Kindergarten Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Taylor is a Kindergarten Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,617.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Christopher Tyler holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,586.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Speed works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $73,583 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Fussell works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $73,576 in 2025.
In-School Susp Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kelvin Lampkin is a In-School Susp Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,567.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
Charles Croft is a Special Education Interrelated at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,548.
Gifted/Columbia County Board of Education
Kortlyn Mcpeek works as a Gifted for Columbia County Board of Education. Kortlyn earned $73,527 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Marielba Mata works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Marielba earned $73,505 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
Allison Wilhelm is a Special Education Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,500.
High School Counselor/Columbia County Board of Education
Lamar Hill works as a High School Counselor for Columbia County Board of Education. Lamar earned $73,484 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kirby Rhodes holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,452.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Merritt King holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,445.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
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Latoya Mitchell is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,441.
Instructional Specialist/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jenny Blumenthal holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,422.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Barbara Yancey serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,372.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
Brian Atkins works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Columbia County Board of Education. Brian earned $73,344 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jessica Conner serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,327.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Daniel Whetsel serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,326.
Grade 1 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Britt works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $73,326 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Kimberly Kirstein holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,319.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Teresa Posey works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Teresa earned $73,217 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Thomas Clack is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,214.
Grade 7 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
April Tredore is a Grade 7 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,208.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Michelle Donaldson works as a Teacher of Autistic Students for Columbia County Board of Education. Michelle earned $73,185 in 2025.
Vocational/Columbia County Board of Education
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Tyrone Abero is a Vocational at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,177.
Gifted High/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Jenkinson holds the role of Gifted High at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,166.
Special Education Interrelated/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Kristen Brown serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,144.
Grade 5 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Andria Matchett holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,117.
Grade 4 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Delores Mays works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Delores earned $73,101 in 2025.