My name is Shaine Junso, and I teach 7th Grade Social Studies at Hellgate Middle School. I was born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA, and moved to Missoula, MT, in 2015, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in K-8. Additionally, I graduated in 2024 with a Master of Arts in Reading in K-8. I have worked in classrooms from Pre-K to 7th grade over the past 10 years. 

When I am not teaching, you can often find me with my husband, our 1-year-old son, Wes, and our two dogs. They love to keep us very busy! In our free time, we love to read, hike, explore good food around Missoula, or visit our family from St. Ignatius all the way to Baker, MT. 

I believe that all children should have a safe and inclusive space to develop social-emotional skills, core education, a growth mindset, and practice critical thinking in a literacy-rich environment. All children are unique individuals who deserve a comfortable space to express themselves and learn to celebrate who they are while building an appreciation for the ongoing learning experience that life gives us. 

My classroom management style is rooted in the 3 C's: connection, consistency, and compassion. When students are learning in my class, they will see consistent expectations, structure of learning, and procedures. The content in 7th-grade social studies will allow students to frequently make connections to the present day, their personal life experiences, and other learning content areas. I believe everyone deserves grace and compassion, especially when learning new information. My teaching approach is rooted in compassion for the diverse types of learners, backgrounds, and individual people that enter my classroom.