Eliza Kellas

Eliza Kellas (born Oct. 4, 1864, Mooers Forks, N.Y., U.S.—died April 10, 1943, Troy, N.Y.) was an American educator, best remembered for her strong and effective leadership of the Emma Willard School in Troy. Kellas graduated from the Potsdam Normal School (now State University of New York College at Potsdam) in 1889, remaining as a member of the faculty. In 1891 she was appointed principal of the school of practice at the Plattsburgh Normal School...