Meet Dr. PJ Caposey

Outside of his full-time leadership in public schools, PJ has also shaped the field through extensive work in higher education and credential development. He has served in the educational leadership departments of five universities—including one within the Ivy League—and helped lead the design and launch of Illinois’ first full suite of MicroCredentials. Through teaching, coaching, and advising, he continues to support the development of current and aspiring school leaders across the country.

PJ’s long track record of impact began in the classroom, where he was honored as an ASCD Outstanding Young Educator and Emerging Leader early in his career. Since then, he has been named to EdTech Magazine’s Top 30 Influencers, NSPRA’s 25 Superintendents to Watch, and multiple “Educator of the Year” honors at the regional level. He has also received national recognition from ASCD, ISTE, and NSPRA for his contributions to leadership and innovation. PJ currently serves on advisory boards for some of the most influential companies in K–12 education and regularly partners with districts, associations, and EdTech organizations to push the field forward.

He lives in Northwest Illinois with his wife, also an educator, and their four children. Whether keynoting a national conference, consulting with system leaders, or publishing his next book, PJ remains focused on one mission: to reimagine public education so that it serves every student—not just some.