CRANKSHAW CONFIRMS:

PHYS-ED TEACHER HOBBIE

FACES CHILD-PORN COUNTS

COOPERSTOWN – Justin Hobbie was identified as the phys-ed teacher arrested on child-pornography charges a few minutes ago in a telephone message to parents from Supt. of Schools Bill Crankshaw.

“There is no evidence this arrest and charge involves any children of Cooperstown Central School,” Crankshaw said, adding, “All steps are being taken to ensure the safety of our students and faculty.”

Hobbie, identified in one report as married and the father of two, has taught physical education and health at Cooperstown Central for more than 13 years, beginning in 2005, according to his LinkedIn profile.

A resident of Springfield, he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in phys-ed from SUNY Cortland in 2001 and 2005 respectively.

Before joining CCS, he taught for a year each at ONC BOCES and Pathfinder Village.