Principal

Email:  pattersonb@pcsb.org

Mr. Brett Patterson is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a B.A in Education, M.A in Social Science Education, and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.  He began his Patriot career in 2006 as a social studies teacher, became the Assistant Principal of Curriculum in 2011, then moved to the position of Principal in 2015.  He is excited to continue working with the students, families and faculty at Pinellas Park High School.  Mr. Patterson is dedicated to maintaining the growth of Pinellas Park High School and providing each student the confidence and resources to succeed.

Assistant Principal

Email:  adamsjam@pcsb.org 

James Adams, has a BA in Social Studies Education and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. He has worked at East Lake High, and St. Petersburg High School. He has been working in Pinellas County schools for 23 years. Mr. Adams is responsible for PPHS athletic programs, and school facilities. He is a proud alumnus, and is an involved member of the community. Mr. Adams is true Pinellas Park Patriot.

Assistant Principal, CJA Coordinator

Email: bogatzc@pcsb.org

Cassandra Bogatz is the Assistant Principal/Program Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Academy. She received a B.A. from the University of Central Florida and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Her responsibilities this year include leading the Criminal Justice Academy and overseeing a section of the alphabet of 9th through 11th grade traditional students. In addition to overseeing students, Mrs. Bogatz also supervises activities and Bright Futures Community Service applications. She encourages all students to get involved in one or more of the many extracurricular actvities and clubs Pinellas Park High School has to offer. Mrs. Bogatz enjoys working with the Pinellas Park High School faculty and staff to ensure the success of all students at Pinellas Park High School.

Assistant Principal 

Email: leitoldk@pcsb.org 

Assistant Principal, First Responders Coordinator

Email:  peppersp@pcsb.org 

Paul Peppers is the Assistant Principal/Program Director for the First Responders Program. He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a B.S. in English Education. He received his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Before his promotion to Assistant Principal at Pinellas Park High School, Mr. Peppers taught Language Arts at Dunedin High School for 9 years. Mr. Peppers is excited to join Pinellas Park High School as the Assistant Principal/Program Coordinator for the First Responders magnet program