Jonas E. Salk Middle School teacher Caroline Kind was named a Long Island School Hero Honoree by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying. Jonas E. Salk Middle School teacher Caroline Kind is the proud recipient of the Long Island School Hero recognition from the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying for going above and beyond for her students.

Mrs. Kind, a sixth grade teacher, fosters a place of welcoming and acceptance in her classroom and in the wider Salk community. Through her lessons, she shows students how they can stand up against bullying and ensure everyone feels included. On Oct. 21, Mrs. Kind was joined by Salk Principal John Zampaglione and fellow honorees at the Long Island School Hero Awards in Smithtown, where more than 20 Long Island educators were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the lives of students.

"Students at Salk love Mrs. Kind," Mr. Zampaglione said. "They consistently share their praise of the classroom environment she works to build. Mrs. Kind is an educator who helps make Salk what it is."