Rock Your Class

Labelled by the press as the "Eminem of educational music" and called the "Accidental Rockstar" in the title of the made-for-TV documentary about his life, two-time Canadian Artist of the Year winner and world-touring teacher-Rockstar Steven "Étienne" Langlois has just added author to his many titles with the release of his first book called "Rock Your Class." (Code Breaker Publishing, 2020, 978-1-7752480-1-9, $24.99, www.rockyourclass.com) Parlaying stories from his years on the road filling theaters and arenas across the globe mixed with crazy stories from the classroom, Étienne pens a perfect guide for teachers under the guises of teacher as Rockstar. Whether new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, teachers of all subject areas and grade levels have been raving about this book that has been described as a mandatory read for all Faculty of Education students to the ultimate teacher's guide. Packed with QR codes, readers not only gather from a wealth of tips and strategies, they also can swipe and instantly download lesson plans and templates. Étienne's conversational tone makes this an easy read. This A-Z guide covers everything from engaging students, playing with candy and playing with fire, to classroom management and teacher-health suggestions. As Superintendent of Education Laura Callaghan writes, "Teaching is a performance art requiring rehearsals, resources and, most importantly, relationships with the audience: our students and families. Steven shares his vast educator wisdom to inspire teachers to help students shine as they reflect, respond and "rock" their repertoire to ensure engagement and success for every learner." Steven "ÉTIENNE" Langlois makes weekly Monday entries on his blog at www.rockyourclass.com