Batavia City School District

On Monday, November 18, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Jessica Korzelius as Principal of Robert Morris, effective January 6, 2025.

"I am delighted to welcome Jessica Korzelius as the new principal of Robert Morris," said Superintendent Jason Smith. "Jessica has proven herself as a dedicated and highly effective leader, serving as assistant principal at both Robert Morris and Batavia High School. Her deep understanding of our district and commitment to student success make her the ideal fit for this role. As we prepare for our grade restructuring and our capital improvement project, Jessica’s leadership and expertise will be essential in ensuring a smooth transition and continued excellence at Robert Morris. We are excited to support her as she steps into this new role."

Jessica Korzelius brings over a decade of educational experience to her new role as Principal of Robert Morris. She has served as Assistant Principal at both Robert Morris and Batavia High School since October 2021. Prior to her administrative roles, Korzelius served as a classroom teacher at Batavia Middle School from 2014 to 2021, where she taught grades 5 and 6. She also held teaching positions in Florida at Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary.

Korzelius holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from SUNY Brockport, a Master's degree in Literacy, and a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from SUNY at Buffalo. She maintains professional certifications as a School District Leader, School Building Leader, Literacy specialist (Birth-12), and Childhood Education teacher (grades 1-6).

“I am truly honored to be named the new principal of Robert Morris,” said Jessica Korzelius. “Having been part of this community as assistant principal, both here and at Batavia High School, I know how dedicated our students, staff, and families are. I want to thank the BCSD Board of Education and our administrative team for their support throughout my career. I am excited to continue working alongside them during this pivotal time for our district. I look forward to supporting our youngest learners as they grow and achieve their full potential.”