Teaching Artifacts
Teaching Philosophy
Focuses on empowering adult learners through connection, relevance, and reflection.
Teaching Artifact #1
The Readiness Reset: Sleep, Stress, and Pain Management for Health
Fall 2025
EXSC 9150 - Evidence-Based Professional Portfolio I
Abstract
This Executive Summary presents The Readiness Reset: Sleep, Stress, and Pain Management for Health, a virtual educational session designed to enhance understanding of the link between sleep, stress, and injury prevention among military personnel. The 90-minute session, consisting of one hour of instruction and 30 minutes of discussion, was delivered in collaboration with Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Physical Health and Wellness program. It aligns with the broader goal of emphasizing lifestyle, recovery, and resilience as key elements of readiness and long-term health. Learning outcomes aimed to clarify the physiological and behavioral connections among sleep, stress, and pain, while promoting evidence-based strategies for improvement. Participants engaged through polls, reflection, and discussion, utilizing adult learning principles and technology to encourage interaction and practical application. This Executive Summary highlights alignment with professional values, pedagogical approach, assessment methods, and feedback processes that support ongoing educational growth. This artifact contributes to continuous development as a reflective practitioner, enhancing both leadership skills and involvement with the Scholarship of Teaching artifact.
Keywords: sleep, stress, pain management, military personnel, education