TEACHING

My teaching philosophy centers around effective communication, audience appreciation, risk-taking, intrinsic reward, lifelong learning, collaboration, adaptation, feedback, mentoring, and improvisation. I encourage students to challenge themselves intellectually and take risks while recognizing that each student has unique learning styles and needs. Staying current with teaching methods and collaborating with colleagues and students is essential for achieving shared objectives and enhancing the learning experience. Feedback is critical for growth and development, and I prioritize student feedback to improve my teaching. I value mentorship and being adaptable to meet the changing needs of my students, even in limited resource situations that require improvisation.

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Mindfully Tactical: Resilience Beyond the Service

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The teaching artifact, Mindfully Tactical: Resilience Beyond the Service, explores resilience and mental well-being for veterans and tactical professionals transitioning from military to civilian life. Presented as a podcast, this event delves into the importance of mental resilience, social support, and mindfulness practices in managing post-military challenges. Drawing from personal experience and research, the podcast highlights strategies for coping with PTSD, rebuilding identity, and fostering community support through structured programs like the Veteran Peer Support Enhancement Program. The event aligns with my vision of holistically empowering tactical athletes and veterans, emphasizing the role of emotional intelligence, peer networks, and mindfulness in improving long-term well-being. Through interactive dialogue with a veteran guest, the podcast offers real-life applications of these principles, providing listeners practical tools to thrive beyond military service. The Mindfully Tactical website, where the podcast is hosted, can be accessed at www.mindfullytactical.org. Keywords: resilience, veterans, social support, PTSD, mindfulness

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