Principal

Principal's Secretary

Ms. Medina was born in the Detroit area, moved to Florida at a young age. Graduated from Clearwater High School. Went to college earning a degree in Criminal Science. She moved to New Jersey where she was a paralegal for many years before returning to Florida to care for her family. She worked for Pasco County Schools for 9 years before coming to East Lake in 2024. Ms. Medina has two children and one grandson. She enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid sports fan. 

Assistant Principal

A native of Jamestown, New York, Shawn Anderson currently serves as Assistant Principal of Facilities, School Safety and Transportation. He also oversees the Engineering and Biomedical Sciences Academies.  Mr. Anderson received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Hiram College in 2002, and holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia. He also holds a Master of Education - Educational Leadership Degree from Saint Leo University.  Mr. Anderson taught instrumental music in New York, Michigan, and Ohio before moving to Florida to become the Director of Bands at East Lake High School, where he served from 2007-2011. During this time, the East Lake Silver Sound band earned State Championships in 2007, 2008, and 2009.  In 2011, he assumed the role of Technology Coordinator, School Assessment Coordinator, and TV Production Teacher before becoming an Assistant Principal in 2015.  In his free time, Mr. Anderson enjoys cruise vacationing, reading, keeping up with new technology trends, and other travel. He resides in Clearwater.

Mr. R.J. Denton grew up in St. Petersburg, FL and went to high school locally in Pinellas County, attending Keswick Christian School. Upon graduation, he attended the University of South Florida, graduating Cum Laude in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Science Education. In 2016, he completed his Masters program at the University of South Florida, graduating with a degree in Educational Leadership.

 Prior to joining the administrative team, Mr. Denton spent 8 years teaching various Social Studies courses at Clearwater High School, and coached Football, Cross Country, and Track & Field at the school. He was nominated for Teacher of the Year by Clearwater High School in 2016, and was the Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2016-17, after having won a Conference Championship earlier that year. He also oversaw the Freedom Ambassadors Civil Rights program, and has worked on many of the initiatives currently in place at the school. He currently serves as the administrator of Curriculum, Testing, Graduation. He is excited to be an Eagle through and through and proud to be a member of this amazing administrative team!

Assistant Principal

Dr. Hatfield’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Adolescence Education from the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Marist College, and an education specialist degree in Educational Leadership and doctoral degree in School Leadership from St. Leo University. With a passion for empowering students and promoting excellence in education, she joined Pinellas County Schools in 2021 as a Senior Coordinator for Strategic Planning and Policy. Prior to that, she taught Social Studies in Pasco County. Dr. Hatfield cherishes spending quality time with her husband and three daughters, indulges her passion for history by visiting historic landmarks, enjoys playing the violin and cello, and frequently attends concerts and Broadway shows.

Assistant Principal 

Dwight Latimore is a proud product of the Pinellas County Schools. Earning an AA at St. Petersburg College a Bachelor of Arts from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and a Master of Education from Southeastern University, Mr. Latimore has served various roles in his 29 years as an educator. He began his career at Bay Point Middle School teaching mathematics and served as an Assistant Boy's Basketball Coach. During his eleven years of administration, he has worked as an administrator at Hamilton Disston Academy, John Hopkins Middle School, and now at East Lake High School. In his duties at East Lake, he oversees the Academy of Business Careers, Mathematics, field trips and school activities while also coordinating East Lake athletic programs.  He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.