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 3
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.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Susan Exum holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,777.
Assistant Principal/Cook County Board of Education
Paul Dobson works as a Assistant Principal for Cook County Board of Education. Paul earned $71,692 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Cook County Board of Education
Kathy Jones is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $71,602.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Cornelius Brown serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,437.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Clifford Pettiford serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,358.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Stephanie Curry works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $71,314 in 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cook County Board of Education
Leann Chaney holds the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,115.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Stephanie Boykin serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,014.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cook County Board of Education
Beth White is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,989.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Cook County Board of Education
Raymond Yody is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,964.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Brittany Betts holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,867.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Heather Lindsey is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $70,764.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Heather Dykes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Heather earned $70,764 in 2025.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Heather Mcintyre serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,604.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Brandi Findley works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Brandi earned $69,990 in 2025.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
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Hope Weaver works as a Vocational for Cook County Board of Education. Hope earned $69,943 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Bonni Young works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Bonni earned $69,761 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Sebrina Meeler serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,068.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Tonya Gregory serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,868.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Tammy Walker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Tammy earned $68,842 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Deena Griffin is a Grade 7 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,780.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Kelly Faulkner holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,768.
Grade 5 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Staci Howell holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,718.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rebecca Noles is a Early Intervention Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,662.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Jackson Dean is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $68,356.
High School Counselor/Cook County Board of Education
Steven Suggs is a High School Counselor at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,982.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Tetyana Ard serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,900.
Esol Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Anabeliz Melendez Pimentel serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,681.
Early Intervention Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Melanie Lawrence is a Early Intervention Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $67,559.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Tabitha Jenkins works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Tabitha earned $67,423 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Clemmie Foster holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,281.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Julie Elrod is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,878.
Gifted/Cook County Board of Education
Lisa Myers holds the role of Gifted at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,584.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Julie Hoffman holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,519.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Morgan Sirmans serves as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,390.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cook County Board of Education
Robert Banks is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $66,370.