LA GRANGE, IL – Brian Waterman, superintendent of Lyons Township High School, received the most pay among the school’s teachers and administrators in the 2023-24 school year.
Waterman, who took the helm in 2021, made $254,617 – $7,000 more than the previous year.
Principal Jennifer Tyrrell was sixth on the list, moving up one position, according to a list the school released this week.
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Math teacher Bryan Hamilton ranked seventh, receiving $182,906. He has been the highest-paid teacher for at least three years in a row. He coaches three sports.
The following list includes the top 23 highest salaries. Tying for 24th place were 57 teachers, each making $146,366. The school has nearly 300 teachers and administrators.
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Here are the top 23 salaries for administrators and teachers in the 2023-24 year (those listed may have since retired or moved to other positions):
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1. Brian Waterman
Superintendent
$254,617
2. Scott Eggerding
Director of curriculum and instruction
$214,053
3. John Grundke
Athletic director
$202,241
4. Brian Stachacz
Director of Business Services
$195,607
5. Ed Piotrowski
Director of human resources
$191,187
6. Jennifer Tyrrell
Principal
$183,872
7. Bryan Hamilton
Teacher
$182,906
8. Mark Kropke
Teacher
$177,578
9. Bernard Casella
Teacher
$168,565
10. (tie) Leslie Owens
Director of student services
$166,036
10. (tie) Jennifer Rowe
Director of equity and belonging
$166,036
11. Lawrence Keller
Teacher
$160,142
12. John Seiple
Teacher
$157,824
13. Kristine Blachinski
Teacher
$157,673
14. Mary Rohlicek
Teacher
$157,358
15. Joellen Gregie
Teacher
$156,189
16. Mark Kienzynski
Teacher
$154,998
17. Kelly Fenton
Supervisory dean
$153,857
18. Karen Raino
Division chair, language arts
$153,520
19. Greg Gardner
Assistant principal
$153,182
20. John Cronfel
Teacher
$153,179
21. Scott Walker
Teacher
$152,953
22. Rebecca Rivan
Teacher
$151,627
23. Kara Manning
Teacher
$150,566
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