About the Author

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

Reviews

You have captured the essentials of being a great teacher. It's all about engagement and allowing students to be the best they can be through a wide variety of strategies and activities. Every student learns differently, and your book provides teachers, new and experienced, with practical, fun and engaging activities that can be incorporated easily into any classroom."-- Mary Edwards, Faculty of Education Student Advisor, Canada "Funtastic book filled with tips, stories, and ready to use samplesthat are perfect for new and seasoned teachersof any subject area."-- Marie Premi. ES teacher, Canada "It doesn't matter what you teach, Steven has 26 great ideas toturn your classroom teaching up to 11! If you want your kids to berockstar learners, read this book."-- Chris Woods, Teacher, Podcaster, & Author of Daily STEM, USA "Thank you for your incredible resources, motivation and inspiration!"-- Debra Falkenberg, HS teacher, USA "Rock Your Class, with its conversational tone and personal anecdotes, is a well-written and entertaining read that will leaveteachers with many tools they can use to engage andmotivate students -- in any grade and in any subject area."-- Sherry Holloway, Author/Educator, Canada "Rock Your Class is filled with fun and creative lesson ideas and activities with QR codes to videos, worksheets and templates. The ideas in Rock Your Class could be applied to any subject matter and used by new and experienced teachers alike. As an experienced teacher, I was introduced to some new activities as well as reminded about some great ones that I had forgotten! Having been a music teacher, the rockstar-teacher analogy and stories were also entertaining!"-- Alana Padilla, ES, MS and HS teacher, Singapore "This book should be a mandatory reading at every level because it challenges us to think about best practice, reflect on our own, and encourage growth with our students!"-- Brian Aspinall, Educator and Author "Wow! That was an incredible read! People are going to LOVE all the amazing lesson ideas and access to free resources. I loved how it felt like a conversation -- telling stories and sharing experiences. I genuinely lol'd so many times. This is a must gift for any new or aspiring teacher."-- Hayley Duggan, ES teacher, Canada "Your craft is better than any textbook or curriculum I've followed. Thank you for all you do to engage studentsand inspire teachers."-- Diane Traver, HS teacher, USA