In honor of University Faculty and Staff Appreciation Month, MeanGreenSports.com recognized the special relationships between student-athletes and their professors. MeanGreenSports.com sat down with senior pitcher Madison Thompson. Thompson, a psychology major, is a student-athlete who is committed to her work in the classroom. She was one of 37 North Texas student-athletes last year to receive the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal for posting a cumulative grade-point average above 3.75. Thompson has also been a member of the North Texas President's List and Dean's List.

Thompson selected Dr. Amy Murrell, a professor in the department of psychology as someone who inspired her to learn. Click here to watch the video.