FAST Academy
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TWU's new FAST Academy is a short-term, summer residential bridge program that is specifically designed to help foster-care alumni succeed and thrive! Through hands-on activities and experiential learning, TWU faculty provide specialized instruction in math and English that will help ensure you are prepared for the rigors of the college classroom.
Coursework is designed to catalyze creative and analytical thinking while providing space for first-time college students to learn how to successfully navigate college.
The Summer 2025 application deadline is March 3, 2025.
Meet our Faculty

Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, PhD
Assistant Professor of English; Director of First-Year Composition
PhD, Texas Christian University
Office: CFO 130
Phone: 940-898-2348
Dr. Elliott takes an embodied approach to teaching writing, using mindfulness-based and sensory activities to enhance learning. In her course, students will practice daily personal writing in connection to professional writing in the genres of narration, research, and analysis.

Shawnda Smith, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
PhD, Texas State University
Office: MCL 415
Phone: 940-898-2905
Dr. Smith works closely with students to explore and understand mathematics deeply. In her course, students will dive into logic and mathematics used in everyday life.
Workshop Guest Speaker
Felisha Burleson - Founder, The Patchwork Society
Workshop Guest Speaker
Jackie Davis - Artist, Advocate, Reach President-Elect
Workshop Guest Speaker
Justin Black - Author of Redefining Normal: How two foster kids beat the odds and discovered healing, happiness and love
Workshop Guest Speaker
Michael Guinn - Uplift Your Life Inc, CEO; Storyteller-Actor-Activist-Author
FAQ
Questions? Contact us at 940-898-2789 or email FAST@twu.edu.
Page last updated 11:20 AM, January 24, 2025