Capstones from 2020
Achieving Positive Mental Health and Academic Achievement for Students with Behavioral and Emotional Issues in Elementary School, Reynalda Fuentes
A Classroom Culture that Teaches to the Whole Student in a K-2nd Grade Classroom, Sean McCray
Addressing Isolation in Seniors Living in Monterey County, Josefina Leon
Addressing Lack of engagement with the youth in their community, Mayte Lopez
Addressing the Dietary Needs of the Food Insecure, Ana Chrisman
Adults with Developmental Disabilities’ Personal Hygiene, Petra Rocha- Martinez
Affinity & Affection: Adolescent Relationships, Andrea Lopez
Analog Versus Digital Guitar Pedals, Shaping Guitar Tones and Sparking Debates, Cameron Karren
Any is Too Many: Impaired Driving in Santa Cruz County, Karena Brewington
Assessing Effectiveness of the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Safety Procedures Education, Ernesto Verduzco
Attendance Rates, Jamila Teal
Awareness of Rights and Services Available for Victims of Crime, Sarai Colin
Balloon Pops, Convolution Reverb, and You!, Brandon Lucia
Basic Body Mechanics to Prevent injuries During a Transfer, Veronica Gutierrez
Behavioral Health Issues Among War Veterans, Michelle Guzman
Benefits for Integrating Physical Activity Into the Classroom, Danielle Rodriguez
Benefits of Dual Immersion Programs on Elementary School Students, Sofia Alvarez
Benefits of Incorporating Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory into Teaching Practices, Michele Bowker
Benefits of the Waldorf Educational Model on Students' Academic Success, Tyler J. Curry
Benefits of Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program in Elementary School Students, Araceli Villegas
Benefits of Using Technology for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Colbey Hill
Benefits of Visual Arts on Elementary School Students, John Yatsky
Beyond The Books, Melissa Arias Hidalgo
Biographical Availability in the Climate Movement, Nicole Cortes
Bullying Prevention Among Elementary School Children, Yazmin Mendez
California Veterans Treatment Courts: An Analysis, Andrew Davis
Caregiver Burnout, Julia Cruz Moreno
CASA Advocates Virtual Activities Capstone, Ana Guadalupe Borrayo-Garcia
CASA Foster Youth Low Engagement On Program Activities, Sugey Cortez
Central Coast High School Student Scholarship Fundraiser, Alex Beamer
City Wide Community Halloween Costume Contest Event, Anjelita Millan
Closing the Virtual Gap: Resources for At-Home Learning During COVID-19, Francis Nizza
College Students Succeed with Basic Needs, Jarely Fraga-Lopez
Comfort Kits, Emilce Perez
Comparing Studio and Live Mixing Practices, Noah Wuollet
Consequences of Student Mental Health Issues in Schools, Karla Roque-Franco
Corruption and Government Intervention After Hurricane Maria: A Puerto Rican Case Study, Christian Smutzer
Creative Teaching: How Vital is it to be Creative in Teaching?, Sommy Keo
Cultivating Growth Mindset with Adolescents, Daisy D. Yang
DataShare Monterey County Website, Audra Ketchem
Decreasing E-Cigarettes Among Adolescents, Isabel Cervantes
Decreasing Interpersonal Conflicts Among Middle School Students, Gloria A. Tinoco Estrada
DOR Awareness, Shannon Mortela
Dylan & Rodriguez: A Study in Songwriting, Daniel R. Cortes Jr
Early Childhood Science Exposure Acts as a Catalyst for the Grasping of Complex Scientific Concepts in Later Years, Maria Martinez
Educating Fourth Graders on The Benefits of Practicing Yoga, Anahi Castaneda
Educational Outreach for Youth to Gain Awareness of HIV Prevention, Kaysha Madison
Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Students' Learning, Kaitlyn Kane
Effects of Block Scheduling vs Traditional Period Scheduling on the Academic Achievement of Middle School Students, Katelyn Olsen
Effects of Communication Disorders on Children's Development, Brinley Rosenberger
Effects of Culturally Appropriate Grade Level Literature for Elementary School Students, Lesly Rodriguez
Elderly People Living Alone Without Care, Guadalupe Villicana
Electronic Music Subgenres for Music Providers, Gage Alspach
Emotional Resilience for Educators, Rosario Martinez
Engage, Encourage, & Empower: Shining Light on the Resources Available to Youth, Lissa Alaniz
Engaging English Language Learners Through the Use of Graphic Novels, Maribel Ortega
English Discussion Group Curriculum, Cristina Rico
Enhancing communication skills in adolescents, Brooke Swan
Enhancing Emotional Regulation in First Graders, Clarissa Miller
Equitable Entrepreneurship Monterey Bay, Christopher Caruthers
Erasure No More: Canada's First Nation's Resurgence of Land-Based Practices, Tonalla Renteria
Evaluating Effectiveness of Empathy Effect Workshops Aimed Towards Healthcare Providers, Crystal Terry
Evaluation of the Clerical Triage Pilot Program’s Implementation Process, Jacqueline Torres
Examining the History of Racial Groups to Understand Health Disparities in Monterey County, Virginia Murillo
Expanding Kindergarteners’ Understanding of Family Structure Regarding Same-Sex Parents, Emilia Sique
Expansion of La Manzana's Summer Lunch Program, Mayra M. Gonzalez
Feeding Families and our Students During Covid-19, Elyse Bryan
Financial Literacy for Justice-Involved Women, Melisande Holingue
Financial Literacy Program for Foster Youth, Dalia Silva
Finding Math Success District Wide: How Teaching Styles, Classroom Management, and a Positive Approach Can Help All Students, Melissa Meraz-Herrera
Flourishing Gardens In Peoples Lives, Ramiro Rocha
For Advocates, Raquel Magadan-Sanchez
Fostering Science in a Preschool Setting, Patricia Ramirez
Fostering Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education, Allison Cawaling
From traditional to alternative learning, Tamara Bundley
Global Warmongers: The Threat Posed by Transnational Private Security Firms, Taylor Rivers
Got Health? Student Health Through Distance Learning, Micah Angela Malabag
Greenfield High School Internship, Annette Mercado
Growth and Success in Special Education, Kimberly Berrelleza
Health and Human Services During a Pandemic, Andrea Mares-Quiroz
Heart Ambassador Newsletter, Montserrat Abrego
Heart Ambassadors Training Resources, Leilany Garcia
Helping Families: One Step at a Time, Gustavo Rua
Homelessness Prevention Contacts Datasheet, Juan Whitehead
Honoring Our Community Heroes, Juan C. Ruiz Jr
How Can Social Emotional Learning Be Improved During Distance Learning?, Morgan Horn
How Does Bullying Affect Females in School?, Itzel Ramirez
How Vaping Is Impacting One Rural High School and What Can Be Done, Dawn Richardson
Hygiene Skills for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Janet Roberts
Implementing Growth Mindset In Migrant Students, Mayra Gonzalez Lopez
Implementing the Orff Pedagogy for Teaching Music at the Elementary School Level, Kailen Azevedo
Importance of Grief and Loss Support, Omar I. Cortez
Importance of Mental Health Awareness for Elementary School Students, Sarah Growitz
Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools, Alexandra Elliott
Improving Children's Education on Discrimination, Kila Miller
Improving Communication Strategies for Adults with an Intellectual Disability, Nancy Lugo
Improving Kindness Among Kindergarteners, Marlene Cisneros
Increasing Accessibility to Key Social Determinants of Health in Monterey County, Tabitha Vargas
Increasing Awareness of the Risks of Bullying and Cyberbullying Amongst Adolescent Girls, Gina Marie Silva