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Forsyth County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Forsyth County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 8,777 employees with median total compensation of $54,815; the highest distinct record was $342,314.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$444.1M
Employees
8,777
Median total
$54,815
Highest record
$342,314

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,777 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,815) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$50,599 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,210
$15,780
$54,815
$78,994
$93,032

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,032 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,210. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Substitute Teacher
1,408 · $4,349
Grades 9-12 Teacher
756 · $80,895
Grades 6-8 Teacher
655 · $74,847
Bus Driver
436 · $32,824

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Heather Forbes

Kindergarten Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,235
Base pay
$83,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,235

Heather Forbes is a Kindergarten Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,235.

Devon Lancaster

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,233
Base pay
$83,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,233

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Devon Lancaster serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,233.

Amber Chalverus

Grades K-5 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,223
Base pay
$83,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,223

Amber Chalverus is a Grades K-5 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,223.

Elizabeth Sanders

Teacher of Autistic Students/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,207
Base pay
$83,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,207

Elizabeth Sanders holds the role of Teacher of Autistic Students at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,207.

Stephany Tillis

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,178
Base pay
$83,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,178

Stephany Tillis works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Stephany earned $83,178 in 2025.

Melissa Wilson

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,129
Base pay
$83,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,129

Melissa Wilson holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,129.

Joshua Day

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,114
Base pay
$83,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,114

Joshua Day is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,114.

Jenelle Crocker

Librarian/Media Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,109
Base pay
$83,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,109

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,291

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Jenelle Crocker serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,109.

Nancy Pappas

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,104
Base pay
$83,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,104

Nancy Pappas is a Early Intervention Primary Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,104.

Laura Shelnutt

Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,093
Base pay
$83,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,093

Laura Shelnutt works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Laura earned $83,093 in 2025.

Margaret Blake

Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,091
Base pay
$83,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,091

Margaret Blake works as a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 for Forsyth County Board of Education. Margaret earned $83,091 in 2025.

Elizabeth Landwerlen

Grade 5 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,081
Base pay
$83,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,081

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Elizabeth Landwerlen serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,081.

Sara Pritchard

Technology Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,073
Base pay
$83,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,073

Sara Pritchard is a Technology Specialist at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,073.

Zoraida Sanchez

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,066
Base pay
$83,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,066

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,217

Zoraida Sanchez is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,066.

Maxwell Nelson

Instructional Specialist P-8/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,060
Base pay
$83,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,060

Maxwell Nelson is a Instructional Specialist P-8 at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,060.

Jennifer Haley

Grade 3 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,060
Base pay
$83,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,060

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$96

Jennifer Haley is a Grade 3 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,060.

Lisa Sankowski

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,045
Base pay
$83,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,045

Lisa Sankowski is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,045.

Catherine Stemple

Vocational/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,038
Base pay
$83,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,038

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$737

Catherine Stemple is a Vocational at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,038.

Trivette Lipscomb

Middle School Counselor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,020
Base pay
$83,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,020

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$738

Trivette Lipscomb is a Middle School Counselor at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,020.

Mary Lloyd

Middle School Counselor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$83,020
Base pay
$83,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,020

Mary Lloyd holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,020.

Crystal Brennan

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,965
Base pay
$82,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,965

Crystal Brennan is a Special Education Interrelated at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,965.

Cristen Thompson

Esol Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,961
Base pay
$82,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,961

Cristen Thompson works as a Esol Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Cristen earned $82,961 in 2025.

Randy Campbell

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,961
Base pay
$82,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,961

Randy Campbell works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Randy earned $82,961 in 2025.

Erin Starr

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,960
Base pay
$82,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,960

Erin Starr holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,960.

Carolyn Peddie

Preschool Special Education Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,954
Base pay
$82,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,954

Carolyn Peddie holds the role of Preschool Special Education Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,954.

Eric Swanburg

Instructional Specialist P-8/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,943
Base pay
$82,943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,943

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Eric Swanburg serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,943.

Peter Valentino

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,930
Base pay
$82,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,930

Peter Valentino works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Peter earned $82,930 in 2025.

Kathryn Sywy

Kindergarten Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,925
Base pay
$82,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,925

Kathryn Sywy holds the role of Kindergarten Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,925.

Tonya Levy

Esol Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,915
Base pay
$82,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,915

Tonya Levy is a Esol Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,915.

Julie Tsai

Grades K-5 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,915
Base pay
$82,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,915

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Julie Tsai serves as a Grades K-5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,915.

Lisa Higginbotham

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,914
Base pay
$82,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,914

Lisa Higginbotham holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,914.

Jennifer Magee

Grade 2 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,897
Base pay
$82,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,897

Jennifer Magee holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,897.

Margaret Jones

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,895
Base pay
$82,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,895

Margaret Jones is a Special Education Interrelated at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,895.

Tina Burkhart

Grade 2 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,891
Base pay
$82,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,891

Tina Burkhart works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Tina earned $82,891 in 2025.

Rebecca Ensley

Grade 5 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,891
Base pay
$82,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,891

Rebecca Ensley holds the role of Grade 5 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,891.

Amberly Wood

Grade 5 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,891
Base pay
$82,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,891

Amberly Wood works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Amberly earned $82,891 in 2025.

Rachel Read

Elementary Counselor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,891
Base pay
$82,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,891

Rachel Read works as a Elementary Counselor for Forsyth County Board of Education. Rachel earned $82,891 in 2025.

Nicole Benton

Esol Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,879
Base pay
$82,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,879

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Nicole Benton serves as a Esol Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,879.

Darlene Edleman

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,868
Base pay
$82,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,868

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Darlene Edleman serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,868.

Elaine Chambers

Preschool Special Education Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$82,868
Base pay
$82,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,868

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Elaine Chambers serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,868.