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 3
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Ellen Stephens is a Grade 2 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,166.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Nichole Green holds the role of Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,162.
Facilitator/Dawson County Board of Education
Terry Haymond holds the role of Facilitator at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,154.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Roberts works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $89,876 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Leslie White serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,827.
Grade 8 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Rhonda Sillesky works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Rhonda earned $89,688 in 2025.
Teacher - Extended Day/Dawson County Board of Education
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Elizabeth Hamby works as a Teacher - Extended Day for Dawson County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $89,538 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Brooke Walker holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,730.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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Lauren Stephenson works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Lauren earned $88,674 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Edith Banta holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,361.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
Oscar Simpson holds the role of Gifted High at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,264.
Librarian/Media Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Carmen Cunningham serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,257.
Director of Child Serve/Dawson County Board of Education
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Carolyn Wright is a Director of Child Serve at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $88,023.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dawson County Board of Education
Tiffany Turner works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Dawson County Board of Education. Tiffany earned $87,964 in 2025.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Lori Grant serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,849.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Lisa Mcanally works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Lisa earned $87,769 in 2025.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kristi Townley serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,752.
Early Intervention Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Amy Swafford serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,464.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Heidi Mcclure serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,263.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
William Anglin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. William earned $87,231 in 2025.
Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Dawson County Board of Education
Annette Painter works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Dawson County Board of Education. Annette earned $86,213 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Cory Hall works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Dawson County Board of Education. Cory earned $86,163 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Jessie Gravitt holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,157.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Courtney Midgett holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,079.
Instructional Specialist/Dawson County Board of Education
Megan Waters works as a Instructional Specialist for Dawson County Board of Education. Megan earned $86,008 in 2025.
Vocational/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Cassidy Samples serves as a Vocational. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,943.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Christie Downs works as a Grade 6 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Christie earned $85,566 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Erin Wade works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Erin earned $85,527 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Dawson County Board of Education
Ryan Fremeau works as a School Psychologist for Dawson County Board of Education. Ryan earned $85,038 in 2025.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
Kristina Priest holds the role of Gifted High at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,509.
Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
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John Skorich holds the role of Middle School Career, Technical and Agricultural Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,365.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Lori Hughes serves as a Gifted High. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,327.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Arron Haynes works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Arron earned $84,221 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Kristin Lamb holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,201.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Pamela Amendola holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,032.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Thomas Dyer holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,941.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Blair Helvey holds the role of Grade 6 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,826.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Lydia Burnett serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,636.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Michelle Gee holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,477.
Pre-K Director/Dawson County Board of Education
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Christine Pittman works as a Pre-K Director for Dawson County Board of Education. Christine earned $83,413 in 2025.