Georgia / Cook County Board of Education
Agency file
The Cook County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 739 employees with median total compensation of $24,353; the highest distinct record was $174,471.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 739 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,353) — 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 $74,575 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,276. 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 1
Superintendent/Cook County Board of Education
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Joy Folsom holds the role of Superintendent at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,471.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Byron Slack holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,759.
Principal/Cook County Board of Education
Joi Williams is a Principal at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $136,974.
Special Education Director/Cook County Board of Education
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Leslie Mcelrath is a Special Education Director at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $108,900.
School Improvement Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
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Leslie Folsom works as a School Improvement Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Leslie earned $108,900 in 2025.
Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Jeanne Dixon works as a Principal for Cook County Board of Education. Jeanne earned $107,100 in 2025.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Gabe Hammock holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,363.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Marsha Tillman holds the role of Vocational at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,361.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Brandon White works as a Vocational for Cook County Board of Education. Brandon earned $102,534 in 2025.
Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Jennifer Green is a Principal at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $102,269.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Joshua Bryan holds the role of Vocational at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,324.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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John Smith is a Assistant Principal at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $100,608.
Principal/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Mary Couey-Ward serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,000.
Staff Development Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
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Laural Heard holds the role of Staff Development Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,457.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Cook County Board of Education
Jacqueline Sparks is a Finance/Business Service Manager at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,217.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Tonya Mcdaniel is a Assistant Principal at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,766.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Chad Wheeler is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,304.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Kelly Taylor serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,757.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Paula Simmons holds the role of Assistant Principal at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,657.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Cook County Board of Education
William Larkin works as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual for Cook County Board of Education. William earned $94,233 in 2025.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
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Gerald Williams holds the role of Facilitator at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,088.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Audrey Stacks works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Cook County Board of Education. Audrey earned $91,896 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Robert Langford is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,087.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Rebecca Beard serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,395.
Technology Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Willard Broome is a Technology Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,232.
School Psychologist/Cook County Board of Education
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Katie Folds holds the role of School Psychologist at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,079.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Lisa Joiner holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,654.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Candace Strassburg is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,863.
Facilitator/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, David Beale serves as a Facilitator. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,662.
Gifted High/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Futch is a Gifted High at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $84,461.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Jacob Fortner holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,290.
Instructional Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Jessica Beale serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,972.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jodi Robbins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,968.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
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Matthew Holley is a Assistant Principal at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,674.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Heather Morris serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,107.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Corey Green holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,833.
Esol Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Margaret Smith works as a Esol Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Margaret earned $80,128 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Donna Carroll works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Donna earned $79,633 in 2025.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Alana Dixon works as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Alana earned $79,483 in 2025.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Lori Carter works as a Vocational for Cook County Board of Education. Lori earned $79,482 in 2025.