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 4
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
David Folsom holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,166.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kimberly Sumner works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Kimberly earned $65,997 in 2025.
Teacher - Extended Day/Cook County Board of Education
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Ty Mcdowell works as a Teacher - Extended Day for Cook County Board of Education. Ty earned $65,598 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Cyndee Cowart serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,526.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Caroline Brown serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,322.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Hannah Lindsey holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,152.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Angie Garner is a Grade 1 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,897.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Amber Griffin is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,852.
Food Service Administrator/Cook County Board of Education
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Libby Peters is a Food Service Administrator at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $64,684.
Gifted/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Jonathan Mcdaniel serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,204.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Brittany Rowan is a Grade 2 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,895.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Charlie Wiggins is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,882.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Clint Carnine works as a Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Clint earned $63,837 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Nathan Barnes serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,785.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Christopher May serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,783.
Grade 2 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Amy Crosby holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,470.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Rosatti works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Cook County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $63,420 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Tabatha Jones serves as a Grade 6 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,170.
Kindergarten Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rachel Bostic is a Kindergarten Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $63,037.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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Christi Register holds the role of Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,020.
Gifted High/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Joseph Durrance serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,870.
Grade 3 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Charla Hilliard is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,789.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Laura Griffin serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,570.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Patricia Franklin holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,570.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Cook County Board of Education
Vasalaki Golson holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,488.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Hannah Decker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Cook County Board of Education. Hannah earned $62,198 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Veronica Sharpe serves as a Grade 7 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,194.
Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded/Cook County Board of Education
Adrienne Swearingen is a Gnets Teacher - Locally Funded at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,992.
Finance/Business Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
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Tammie Nix holds the role of Finance/Business Personnel at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,969.
Special Education Interrelated/Cook County Board of Education
Drew Bryan holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,890.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Candace Rountree serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,514.
High School Counselor/Cook County Board of Education
Brittney Allen holds the role of High School Counselor at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,466.
Grade 1 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Jenny Hester serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,458.
Director of School Safety/Cook County Board of Education
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At Cook County Board of Education, Richard Herrin serves as a Director of School Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,415.
Middle School Counselor/Cook County Board of Education
Jamere Harry holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,369.
Maintenance Personnel/Cook County Board of Education
Richard Sumner works as a Maintenance Personnel for Cook County Board of Education. Richard earned $61,220 in 2025.
Vocational/Cook County Board of Education
At Cook County Board of Education, Constance Thomas serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,176.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Kyle Hanson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,040.
Grade 8 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Rachel Serrano holds the role of Grade 8 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,935.
Grade 6 Teacher/Cook County Board of Education
Christopher Craft is a Grade 6 Teacher at Cook County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,926.