I have nicknamed myself the Mean Evil Step Teacher because I make my students work hard. On the first day of school I tell them to kiss their bottom goodbye because they will work it off. And they do! Happily! By synthesizing technology with hands-on learning and excitement, we create a fabulous learning environment. But my goal is to improve this environment by better integrating hands-on, project based deeper learning, SMART Board, GAFE, and of course... iPads.