The Academic Advising Program is designed to provide academic support and assistance to students enrolled at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Services may include, but are not limited to, one-on-one meetings to assist students with the development of skills related to time management and personal study habits. The academic advisors work closely with students regarding an overall assessment of academic progress and the assignment of tutoring services when needed. The academic advisors also function as liaisons with the UNT faculty members who teach TAMS students to obtain grades, attendance records, and other course related requirements.

 

Sydney McKinnis

 If you have academic questions regarding the TAMS Class of 2026, please contact Sydney McKinnis at Sydney.McKinnis@unt.edu
Sydney McKinnis

Sydney joined the TAMS Academics Team in June 2022 as an academic counselor. Sydney has been a member of the UNT community since 2013. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Counseling at UNT. During her undergraduate career, Sydney was an Honors College student and spent 2.5 years as a research assistant in a developmental psychology laboratory. Sydney has worked in various departments at UNT, including Undergraduate Admissions, Office of the Registrar, College of Information Advising, and G. Brint Ryan College of Business Graduate Advising. She is passionate about building positive relationships with students and empowering them to achieve academic and personal success. Sydney enjoys traveling, exploring DFW, cooking, and spending time with friends and family in her free time.

Francine Hazy

 If you have academic questions regarding the TAMS Class of 2025, please contact Francine Hazy at Francine.Hazy@unt.edu
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Francine joined TAMS in August 2021 as an academic counselor. She moved to Denton from her hometown of Youngstown, Ohio, where she pursued her college education at Youngstown State University. Francine received a Bachelor of General Studies focused in Education and Psychology with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership in 2019, then a Master of Science in Education focused in College Counseling and Student Affairs in 2021. Throughout her time at YSU, Francine worked with multiple offices including Student Activities, Academic Advising, Career Services, the Honors College, Marketing and Communication, and First Year Student Services. She pursued a career in higher education because she loves working in a community where everyone is striving for personal growth and a meaningful experience. Outside of work, Francine loves iced coffee, the Pittsburgh Steelers, baking cookies, and getting to know people!

Brieanna Casey

 If you have academic questions regarding the TAMS Class of 2026, please contact Brieanna Casey at Brieanna.Casey@unt.edu
Brieanna Casey

Brieanna Casey became a TAMS academic advisor in July 2025. She grew up in Denton, where she attended Texas Woman’s University, earning BA and MA degrees in English, with minors in education and pedagogy. She’s currently completing an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership and Gifted Education from Lamar University. Casey taught 8th grade Gifted/Talented ELAR for eight years in Texas public schools before returning to higher education. At TWU, she served as Sr. Writing Consultant for The Write Site, Sr. Copyeditor at The Lasso student newspaper, and Adjunct Professor with the First-Year Composition program. Casey’s remained in education for 15 years, because she loves making positive contributions to students’ journeys by helping them explore their interests and talents! In her free time, Casey enjoys reading and writing, watching scifi and mystery dramas, and playing chess, video games, trivia, and piano.
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