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.
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Record list
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Librarian/Media Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Teara Powell works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Cook County Board of Education. Teara earned $75,556 in 2025.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Cindy Norman serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,328.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jill Swanson is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,242.
Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Angie Adams holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,157.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Brandy Dukes serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,007.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Dana Dunn works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Dana earned $74,829 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Connie Smith serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,685.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Jeremy Brown holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,628.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Rhonda Reynolds serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,575.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Tawuana Inman serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,302.
Teacher - Extended Day/Cook County Board of Education
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Thomas Hester works as a Teacher - Extended Day for Cook County Board of Education. Thomas earned $74,125 in 2025.
Esol Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Kelley Felts serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,114.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Laura Howard is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,075.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kayla Mcintosh is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,063.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Tracy Gray is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,014.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Linda Browning holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,686.
Esol Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Theresa Koechlein serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,114.
Grades K-5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Kelly Sumner is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,986.