Newsday says /*Carole Hankin*/ of /*Syosset*/ got a raise of more than $18,000 before the school year. It's prompted criticism since it appeared recently on a state /*Education Department*/ website.
/*Gov. Andrew Cuomo*/ has cited Hankin's salary as an example of wasteful school spending.
Hankin - who's in her 21st year as superintendent - tells /*Newsday*/ that she's learned not to pay too much attention to critics.
The district has a high academic reputation. A PTA official, /*Susan Parker*/, says Hankin has done a great job.
