Principal

Mr. Schmittdiel earned a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University. He has been with Pinellas County Schools for 10 years, serving as a math and science teacher, as well as an Instructional Staff Developer in Middle School Science. Mr. Schmittdiel served as Assistant Principal at Osceola Fundamental High School from 2018 until his appointment as Principal of East Lake High School. In October 2022 he was named Pinellas County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year. Mr. Schmittdiel has been married for 12 years and enjoys spending time with friends and family. 

Principal's Secretary

Room #: 4109

Assistant Principal - Facilities  Students P-Z

A native of Jamestown, New York, Shawn Anderson currently serves as Assistant Principal of Facilities and Transportation. He also oversees the Biomedical Sciences Academy.  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.

Assistant Principal

Chiquita Godwin is a proud product of Pinellas County Schools.Growing up in the Saint Petersburg area, she attended Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, Southside Fundamental Middle, and received her HS Diploma from Pinellas Park High School. While at Pinellas Park, she participated in the Childcare Program which certified her to land a job teaching preschool upon graduation. She attended PTEC where she earned her CDA for early childhood education. She began her career in Pinellas County Schools 22 years ago as an ESE teacher’s Assistant while working her way through an AA and bachelor’s degree in Special Education K-12 from Saint Petersburg College. Upon completing her degrees, she began teaching in the EBD unit at Tyrone Middle School. Ms. Godwin’s teaching experiences also include Reading at Lakewood High School, John Hopkins Middle School, and Reading Coach at Gibbs High School.  Ms. Godwin also holds a Master of Educational Leadership Degree from Nova Southeastern University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, adventurous activities such as skydiving and parasailing, reading, and traveling abroad to immerse herself in different cultures. She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is happy to be a part of the East Lake Eagles family, serving in the capacity of Assistant Principal overseeing the Visual and Performing Arts Academy. She is also coordinates Exceptional Student Education and Student Discipline.

Assistant Principal - Athletics/Activities  Students A-G

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 23 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.