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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
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

$30$117,516+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 19

Karen Nemetz

Teacher Support Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,287
Base pay
$96,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,287

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$440

Karen Nemetz is a Teacher Support Specialist at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,287.

Deborah Lacrosse

Middle School Explor Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,262
Base pay
$96,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,262

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$949

Deborah Lacrosse works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Deborah earned $96,262 in 2025.

Charity Daniel

Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,246
Base pay
$96,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,246

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$965

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Charity Daniel serves as a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,246.

Jason Gripe

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,239
Base pay
$96,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,239

Jason Gripe is a Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,239.

Thomas Neighbour

High School Counselor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,237
Base pay
$96,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,237

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$743

Thomas Neighbour is a High School Counselor at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,237.

Kevin Whitley

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,237
Base pay
$96,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,237

Kevin Whitley holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,237.

Maria Creighton

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

2025 total comp
$96,216
Base pay
$96,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,216

Maria Creighton is a Gifted Elementary Teacher P-5 at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,216.

Michele Heindl

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,196
Base pay
$96,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,196

Michele Heindl is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,196.

Dustin Canon

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,174
Base pay
$96,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,174

Dustin Canon works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Dustin earned $96,174 in 2025.

Hannah Hawlk

Librarian/Media Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,119
Base pay
$96,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,119

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$77

Hannah Hawlk works as a Librarian/Media Specialist for Forsyth County Board of Education. Hannah earned $96,119 in 2025.

Julie Ellington

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,093
Base pay
$96,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,093

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Julie Ellington serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,093.

Alison Fairbanks

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,085
Base pay
$96,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,085

Alison Fairbanks holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,085.

Donna Stohr

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,062
Base pay
$96,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,062

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$748

Donna Stohr works as a Special Education Interrelated for Forsyth County Board of Education. Donna earned $96,062 in 2025.

Christine Naffky

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,061
Base pay
$96,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,061

Christine Naffky is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,061.

Kyle Hill

Assistant Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$96,044
Base pay
$96,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,044

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$450

Kyle Hill is a Assistant Principal at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $96,044.

Carrie Rykowski

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,996
Base pay
$95,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,996

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,101

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Carrie Rykowski serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,996.

Arthur Robinson

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,984
Base pay
$95,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,984

Arthur Robinson works as a Grades 6-8 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Arthur earned $95,984 in 2025.

James Hallewell

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,960
Base pay
$95,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,960

At Forsyth County Board of Education, James Hallewell serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,960.

Jennifer Hester

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,958
Base pay
$95,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,958

Jennifer Hester holds the role of Grades 6-8 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,958.

Jack Williams

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,957
Base pay
$95,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,957

Jack Williams works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Jack earned $95,957 in 2025.

Stephanie Murphy

Instructional Supervisor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,942
Base pay
$95,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,942

Stephanie Murphy works as a Instructional Supervisor for Forsyth County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $95,942 in 2025.

Jennifer Mckinney-Grooms

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,913
Base pay
$95,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,913

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$183

Jennifer Mckinney-Grooms is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,913.

Christina Wester

Grades 6-8 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,907
Base pay
$95,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,907

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Christina Wester serves as a Grades 6-8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,907.

Elizabeth Durbin

Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,800
Base pay
$95,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,287

Elizabeth Durbin works as a Teacher of Orthopedic Impaired for Forsyth County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $95,800 in 2025.

Regina Shaw

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,778
Base pay
$95,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,778

Regina Shaw holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,778.

Kayla Fauscett

Assistant Principal/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,763
Base pay
$95,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,763

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$113

Kayla Fauscett works as a Assistant Principal for Forsyth County Board of Education. Kayla earned $95,763 in 2025.

William Hobbs

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,739
Base pay
$95,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,739

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,115

At Forsyth County Board of Education, William Hobbs serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,739.

Christy Waters

Instructional Specialist P-8/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,715
Base pay
$95,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,715

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Christy Waters serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,715.

Carrie Grome

Teacher Support Specialist/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,698
Base pay
$95,698
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,698

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,779

Carrie Grome is a Teacher Support Specialist at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,698.

Angela Hollis

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,641
Base pay
$95,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,641

Angela Hollis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Forsyth County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $95,641.

Stacey Schmuhl

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,630
Base pay
$95,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,630

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Stacey Schmuhl serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,630.

Joseph Pirkle

Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,617
Base pay
$95,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,617

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$237

Joseph Pirkle holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,617.

Christopher Reonas

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,613
Base pay
$95,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,613

Christopher Reonas works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Christopher earned $95,613 in 2025.

Kim Nater

Instructional Supervisor/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,572
Base pay
$95,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,572

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$992

Kim Nater holds the role of Instructional Supervisor at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,572.

Kristy Heath

Vocational/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,527
Base pay
$95,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,527

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,004

Kristy Heath holds the role of Vocational at Forsyth County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,527.

Mark Fisher

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,515
Base pay
$95,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,515

Mark Fisher works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Mark earned $95,515 in 2025.

Kristine Joplin

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,509
Base pay
$95,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,509

Kristine Joplin works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Kristine earned $95,509 in 2025.

Megan Mendez

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,508
Base pay
$95,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,508

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,700

Megan Mendez works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Megan earned $95,508 in 2025.

Angela Lappin

Special Education Interrelated/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,453
Base pay
$95,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,453

At Forsyth County Board of Education, Angela Lappin serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,453.

Kellie Racine

Middle School Explor Teacher/Forsyth County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$95,389
Base pay
$95,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,389

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$264

Kellie Racine works as a Middle School Explor Teacher for Forsyth County Board of Education. Kellie earned $95,389 in 2025.