Dr. Caplinger currently serves as principal of Laveen Elementary School, named a 2022 A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation and a 2022 National School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). He received his doctorate from the University of Oregon in 2013 in Educational Leadership. He also holds Master Degrees in Education and School Counseling and a Bachelor's Degree in English. In 2005, Dr. Caplinger was recognized as the National Educator of the Year by AMLE. He has educational experience at the primary, elementary, middle and high school levels and began teaching university courses in 2001.
Education
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Oregon
M.S., School Counseling, University of La Verne (CA)
M.A., Education, Whittier College, (CA)
B.A., English, University of California, Riverside