Leadership
Cornelius Smith
Principal
Principal Cornelius Smith is an experienced educator with a deep background in instructional and administrative roles across multiple districts in central Virginia. Originally from Alexandria, he fosters meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond, a master’s in educational leadership from Concordia University, and a post graduate degree in educational leadership from Regent University. He creates a positive, long-term impact on Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary students, families, and staff.
Phone: (804) 780-4401
Email: csmith9@rvaschools.net
Ebony Picot
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Ebony Picot, affectionately referred to as AP Pi, firmly believes that a collaborative and creative school environment is the cornerstone of cultivating successful teachers and students. She underscores the significance of forging partnerships with parents and community stakeholders to enrich the educational experience at Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School. Emphasizing the creation of a secure and nurturing environment, where student academic growth and development are fostered by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, AP Pi advocates for a student-centered, creative instructional approach that empowers students to become lifelong learners.
Phone: (804) 780-4401
Email: Epicot@rvaschools.net
Jenné Nurse
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Jenné Nurse is a passionate, down-to-earth leader. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia, as well as a Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University. AP Nurse believes deeply in the transformative power of education to change lives and communities. Her experience includes classroom teaching in Richmond Public Schools, Morocco, and South Africa, as well as policy leadership, serving as Equity Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Education, where she focused on closing opportunity gaps statewide. Most recently, she taught fourth grade at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary, where she was known for building strong relationships with students, driving academic growth, and modeling instructional excellence. Ms. Nurse is committed to fostering a positive school culture centered on literacy, belonging, staff empowerment, and parents as partners, ensuring equity is non-negotiable, high expectations are the norm, and every child thrives.
Phone: 804-780-4401
Email: jnurse@rvaschools.net