MS Corner

Caring, loving and motherly: these are three words that describe Bobbi Jo Tabler, the guidance counselor at Federal Hocking Middle School. If there is a staff member that's truly being guided by their heart, it's Tabler. From a young age she knew she wanted to be a mom and decided to be an educator to then be around youth and help care for others.   “Through teaching, I’ve learned that my heart is more with relationships, making connections, talking with students.  It (teaching) just felt right. Teaching is not the only profession Tabler considered.  Growing up, she was an avid basketball…

Reading, writing and running are three things that drive 7th grader Elsie Amlin. She runs cross country, plays basketball and plans on joining track in the spring. Amlin is most inspired by her oldest sister, Olivia, and Evan McPherson. Amlin’s oldest sister really enjoyed running. Olivia now attends college in Miami, FL and runs as a hobby. When Elsie Amlin was in 5th grade, she first gained interest in running. Amlin is close to beating her P.R. of 13:55 in cross country. She is one of the fastest female 7th grade runners and has placed high in almost every race. …