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 5
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Barbara Leonard works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Barbara earned $79,106 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Tucker works as a Special Education Interrelated for Dawson County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $78,961 in 2025.
Grade 6 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
April Churchwell is a Grade 6 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $78,578.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Sarah Cushanick works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Sarah earned $78,525 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Amelia Tankersley serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,440.
Director of School Safety/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Henry Wooten serves as a Director of School Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,408.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Kathy Galati works as a Grade 1 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Kathy earned $78,356 in 2025.
Grade 3 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Stephanie Brannon is a Grade 3 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,756.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jessica Mcginnis is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,237.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Lacy Hammond holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,181.
Grade 9 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Parker works as a Grade 9 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $77,173 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Maria Anderson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $77,167.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Diana Oliver works as a Grade 7 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Diana earned $77,113 in 2025.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Mary Kemp serves as a Grade 1 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,905.
Interpreter/Dawson County Board of Education
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Jacleen Costello holds the role of Interpreter at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,853.
Grade 1 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Stowers holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,639.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Nicholas Gattis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,432.
Elementary Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Jeremy Lavender serves as a Elementary Counselor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,416.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Sarah Cockerham works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Sarah earned $76,236 in 2025.
Grade 7 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Elizabeth Peck holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,968.
Grade 2 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Kali Dyer works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Kali earned $75,966 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Jenny Disharoon holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,920.
Gifted High/Dawson County Board of Education
Rachel Honea is a Gifted High at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $75,822.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Sheldon Karp serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,683.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Dawson County Board of Education
Phyllis Charnley holds the role of Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,216.
Assistant Principal/Dawson County Board of Education
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Emily Dean holds the role of Assistant Principal at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,125.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Stefanie Petrosky is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,971.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Dawson County Board of Education
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At Dawson County Board of Education, Janice Darnell serves as a Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,908.
Elementary Counselor/Dawson County Board of Education
Kyle Ramsey is a Elementary Counselor at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $74,899.
Kindergarten Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Sallie Power works as a Kindergarten Teacher for Dawson County Board of Education. Sallie earned $74,707 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Andrea Helms serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,657.
School Social Worker/Dawson County Board of Education
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Kerry Schneider works as a School Social Worker for Dawson County Board of Education. Kerry earned $74,024 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Jennifer Wooten is a Grade 5 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,831.
Grade 4 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
Deborah Disheroon is a Grade 4 Teacher at Dawson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $73,747.
Gifted/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Kristin Smith serves as a Gifted. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,683.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Logan Allen works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Dawson County Board of Education. Logan earned $73,670 in 2025.
School Psychologist/Dawson County Board of Education
Lydia Kieffer holds the role of School Psychologist at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,395.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Dawson County Board of Education
At Dawson County Board of Education, Justin Rickett serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,275.
Special Education Interrelated/Dawson County Board of Education
Natosha Beary holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,244.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Dawson County Board of Education
Danielle Fitts holds the role of Instructional Specialist P-8 at Dawson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,087.