Teacher Is A ‘Walking Angel’: Hamden Hero

HAMDEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Kathy Perez, who nominated Carol Ort. She is a teacher who goes out of her way to help people, according to Perez.

Name: Carol Ort

Hometown: Hamden

Hero's job: Education

Submitter name: Kathy Perez

Relationship to nominee: My high school teacher

Reason for recognition: I like to call her a walking angel, patient, loyal, and helped me in many difficult times.

One thing to know: She will go out of her way to be there for you.

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