Highest-Paid LTHS Teachers And Administrators

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.

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.

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):

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