Georgia / Dawson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Dawson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 688 employees with median total compensation of $52,386; the highest distinct record was $174,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 688 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,386) — 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 $91,266 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,222. 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 2
Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level)/Dawson County Board of Education
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Kristy Moore works as a Work Based Learning (Wbl)Teacher (School Level) for Dawson County Board of Education. Kristy earned $102,456 in 2025.
Rvi Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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Gina Duque holds the role of Rvi Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,123.
Graduation Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Tanya Porter serves as a Graduation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,119.
High School Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Tanya Tucker is a High School Counselor at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $101,931.
Mental Health Clinicians/Therapist/Dawson County Board of Education
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Jordan Lefevre holds the role of Mental Health Clinicians/Therapist at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,653.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Patrick Muenchen works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Dawson County Board of Education. Patrick earned $100,058 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dawson County Board of Education
Felicia Stephens works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Dawson County Board of Education. Felicia earned $98,977 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Charles Penland holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,947.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Jennifer Givens holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,683.
Middle School Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Rebecca Wilson holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,509.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Cindy Bennett works as a Assistant Principal for Dawson County Board of Education. Cindy earned $98,176 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Clint Freeland serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,699.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Joshua Carpenter is a Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,956.
Public Relations Personnel/Dawson County Board of Education
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Tiffany Davis works as a Public Relations Personnel for Dawson County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $96,641 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Sheryl Edmondson works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Sheryl earned $96,193 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Lora Wright holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,962.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Charles Beusse serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,636.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, James Hamby serves as a Adapted Phys Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,375.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dawson County Board of Education
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Ashley Caray works as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual for Dawson County Board of Education. Ashley earned $95,350 in 2025.
Occupational Therapist/Dawson County Board of Education
Brittany Hunt is a Occupational Therapist at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,936.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Dawson County Board of Education
Kathryn Murray is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,104.
Instructional Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Michelle Richardson serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,038.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Laura Ledbetter serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,820.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Christine Perry serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,740.
Esol Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Tania Hand works as a Esol Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Tania earned $92,006 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Jennifer Palmer serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,874.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Tracy Martin works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Tracy earned $91,767 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Andrew Leblanc works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Dawson County Board of Education. Andrew earned $91,670 in 2025.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
Nicole Kenny is a Gifted High at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,326.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Kristi Bearden is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,266.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Tracey Woody is a Grade 1 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,128.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Anne Hyams serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,115.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dawson County Board of Education
Michelle Wagner is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,666.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Paola Epstein serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,484.
School Social Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
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Barbie Woods holds the role of School Social Worker at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,355.
Elementary Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Sandra Purdy holds the role of Elementary Counselor at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,347.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Debra Boyd holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,215.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Franklin Brown holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,166.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Michelle Pankey serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,166.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Misti Moore works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Misti earned $90,166 in 2025.