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Hello!  I’m Erin Gentry, a special needs teacher at Van Buren Elementary School.  I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (1-8) and Special Education (SLD K-12) at Bowling Green State University. I have been teaching here at Van Buren four years.  My husband’s name is Shaun and we have a daughter named Ivy lin.  We have a dog named Alice, and three cats whose names are Titus, Abner, and Ripley.  When I am not teaching, I like to spend time with my parents and my five other brothers and sisters and their children.  In the spring and summer I love being outdoors working in gardens, riding bikes, and roller blading.  I also love going to track meets to watch my brother long jump, high jump, and run the hurdles.  In the winter I like to sew quilts, sip hot tea, and read long books.  I also like to go to the movies with my husband and go for relaxing walks at the Van Buren State Park.