About Dr. Douglas L. Maclin
A career shaped by Chicago Public Schools leadership, principalship, fundraising, and school improvement.
Biography
Dr. Douglas L Maclin, EdD, MBA, MS is an accomplished educational leader with nearly 30 years of experience in Chicago Public Schools, including 24 years as a high school principal. Throughout his career, he has led innovative school improvement efforts focused on strengthening attendance, academic performance, and student behavior. Under his leadership, schools implemented these strategies achieved significant gains in attendance, reduction in disciplinary incidents, and measurable academic improvements. Dr. Maclin now advises schools and districts on building systems that improve school culture and stunned outcomes.
29 years
CPS leadership
24 years
High school principal
$75M+
Funds raised
CTE
Pathways expansion
* PBS (2022) - CVS school year, curriculum, and leadership
* Chicago Vocational School (2022) - Importance of school initiatives and programs
* Chicago Reporter (2012) - The Turnaround Test
* Chicago Reporter (2005) - School of the Arts Finding a Way
Media Coverage
Leadership Highlights
* Principal Development Coach for Chicago Public Schools leaders
* Special Advisor to the Superintendent - Proviso Township Hight Schools
* Board Member - La Casa Norte
* Marquis Who's Who in America inductee as one of the country's Top Educators (2025)
* City of Chicago's Kathy Osterman Award (2022)
*Chicago Public Schools Principal Leadership Excellence - Principal of the Year (2022)
* CVS Alumni Association for Leadership and service to student community (2025)