The Salem News | Salem educator running marathon to support children overcoming abuse
Posted on: October 6, 2025
By Michael McHugh | Staff Writer
SALEM — Collins Middle School assistant principal Eliza Cassella has raised over $2,100 for a Chicago-based home for children overcoming abuse ahead of her run in the upcoming Chicago Marathon.
Throughout her 16 years in education, Cassella described herself as a strong advocate of leading by example. And by running in the Chicago Marathon, she hopes to show students the value of perseverance in the face of adversity.
