Capstones from 2022
The Benefits of Integrating Physical Activity for Elementary School Students, Miriam Olmos
The Benefits of Later School Start Times on Middle School Students, Raquel Zempoalteca Roman
The Consequences of Cutting Music Programs in K-12 Public Schools, Jami Jeres
The Effects of COVID-19 on Early Childhood Mental Health Development, Taylor Ybanez
The Impact of One Can impact the Majority: Benefits of Social and Emotional Learning, Melissa Perez
The Lights in the Dark: A COVID-19 Journey, Kristen Justice Palado
The Marketing Project, Ruben Martin Del Campo
The Musical Implementation of Additive Synthesis, Quinn Ingrassia
The Nationwide Teacher Shortage: Factors Influencing Educators to Leave the Profession, Abby Keegan
The Quest for Equity: Multicultural Education, Corina Lieu
The Value of a Policies and Procedures Manual in Nonprofit Organizations, Teresa Holman
Transition from Homeless to Homed, Heidy Avalos
Turning the Page to a More Supportive Educational Approach, Jazmine Polanco
Veterans Transition Center Self-Care Guide for Case Managers, Camille Quiroz
Veterans Treatment Court: Outreach Specialist, Francisco Narewski
Volunteer Opportunities for Bilinguals and Monolinguals, Jocelyn Tafolla
Volunteer Recruitment and Awareness Campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, Daisy Paneda
Volunteer Training Workshop to Improve Companionship Care in Hospice Home Visits, Daisy Vargas
Watsonville Police Activities League: Raising Awareness of Drugs Disguised as Candy Parental Workshop, Jorge Rubio
Who Cares? Creating Engaging After School Programs, Chelsea L. Palmer
Why It’s Important to Have a Growth Mindset Over a Fixed Mindset, Erin Palafox
You Matter: Finding School Based Support For Children Dealing with Mental Health Challenges, Jaelyn Agbayani
You Matter: Finding School Based Support For Children Dealing with Mental Health Challenges, Melissa Machuca
Capstones from 2021
A Beautiful Mind: What is Happening with the Mental Health of Teachers?, Zachary Stocker
Academically and Mentally Exhausted: Looking Through the Challenges Caused by Distance Learning, Guadalupe Gonzalez
Access to Public Assistance Benefits & Services Outreach, Maria Saucedo
A Classroom Without Four Walls? Paving the Way for More Outdoor Education, Sandra Anaya-Zamora
Active Body = Active Mind: Increasing Classroom-Based Physical Activity, Aubrey Cosgrove
Adaptive Music in Video Games and How It Impacts Player Satisfaction, Scott Lloyd
Addressing Challenges of First-Generation Students within Higher Educational Institutions, Adriana Vieyra
Addressing Common Misperceptions About Palliative Care, Katya Blandino
Agreement Success Plan, Miranda Holtz
Alternative to Suspension: Decreasing Suspension Rates for Minority Students, Alyssa Galindo
An effective solution: A change for a healthier future, Jennifer Aguilar
An In Depth Analysis: Following the Potential Long-Term Effects of Loss of Engagement on Students, Stephanie Zavala
An Unknown Language: Parent-School Interaction Among Mixteco Speaking Families, Angela Martinez-Gracida
A Plan for Your Pets: Education and Outreach through the Perpetual Care Program, Tatyanna Horoszko
Appreciation Day for Clinical Staff at VNA Hospice, Melody Nguyen
A Resource for Parents to Increase Participation in Online Educational Sessions, Brenda Velasquez-Chavez
Are you Listening Students? It’s me, Zoom: Engaging High School Students During Distance Learning, Sally Ryan
Are You Really Okay?: The Truth and Reality Behind Mental Illness in Middle School Students, Genesis M. Amaro
A Soul's Shape is Beautiful, Alondra Orozco
A video to empower and engage youth in Santa Cruz County, Marisol Cisneros
A Workshop on Re-negotiating Parent-Child Relationships When Living Together, Deena Aguiar
Being the Voice for the Voiceless, Marina Lemus
Benefits of Music Education, Lauren Rafter
Big Community in Little Chinatown: How Asian Americans (Re)Present Their Community Today, Meghan Morrison
Breaking Into the American Mainstream - Korean Pop's Expansion and American Influences, Christopher Cobb
Building Better Relationships with College Aged Students, Morgan Kennedy
Building Community, Amanda Contreras
Cannabis Education Training for Monterey County, Pregnant & Lactating Mothers, Ciara L. Vernon
Captain and Stoker: Exploring Tandem Performance Through New Instrument Design and Implementation, Matthew Spady
Care and Compassion, Daisy Cuevas
Care and Compassion, Daisy Cuevas
Career Guidance at Central Coast High School, Max Termotto
College Students Are Often Unaware of How to Maintain a Healthy Romantic Relationship, Giselle Saavedra
College Students Rape Myth Acceptance and Men's Objectification of Women, Samantha Dunlap and Devyn Fries
Commercial Impacts of the FIFA Soundtrack Effect for Artists, Cesar Uriel Rios Garrido
Community Gardening & Nutrition Education Event to Improve Healthy Living, Silvia Yunuen Torres Ochoa
¿Cómo le va a mi estudiante en clase?: Increasing Parent Involvement For Latinx Elementary Students, Lisset Ochoa
Covid-19 Prioritization Triage Tool, Topanga Cheeves
Creating Safe Spaces: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Schools, Stephanie C. Talavera
Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Parents and Students, Dulce Montano
Decreasing Bullying Amongst Elementary Students, Jessica Rodriguez Zamarripa
Destigmatize Addiction through Education, Miranda Martinez
Developing Better Study Habits Through Peer Mentoring, Desteney Garcia
Digital Divide in Monterey County, Vanessa Diaz
Doers Not Dreamers: Supporting Un-DACA-mented Students After College, Fatima Perez Murguia
Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Awareness Lesson Plan, Alet Martinez
Drive-Thru Resource Fair for Spanish-Speaking, Paula Beltran
EAHS: Demystifying the Wellness Center for Student Social Emotional Support, Natalie Zamora
Early Childhood Speech and Language Delays in Mexican Immigrant Families, Alicia Cobos
Educating Asian American College Students on the Importance of Community and Mentorship, Jeah Limbag
Educating Elementary Children on Prosocial Behaviors, Sylvia Vega
Educational Intervention for the Chinatown Homeless Community to Stay Safe from COVID-19, Guillermina Martinez
Educational intervention on the Use of Zoom for Spanish speaking Families, Lundi Barroso
Educational Training on The Effects of Unconscious Bias in Human Resources, Raelene Marie Rodriguez
Educational Workshop for Parents to Gain Awareness of the Importance of Self Care., Maria Guzman
Education Inequities in South Monterey County: No English Learner Left Behind, Alejandra Zavala
Effectiveness of Digital Literacy Classes, Beatriz Perez-Haro
Elevating Youth Voice - United 4 Youth Focus Groups, Dona Soares
Encouraging Second Language Learning Kindergarteners to Self- Regulate their Emotions, Destiny Galindo
Engaging Santa Cruz County Employers, Jayne Prieto
Engaging Santa Cruz County Employers, Jayne Prieto
Enhancing Youth Awareness of Protecting the Environment: What We Save, Saves Us, Alexa Hanson
Equal Education for All?: Equity Issues Impacting Physical Education and Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gianna Pinotti
Estudiantes Exitosos, Erik Estrada
Exercise for Happier Employees, Charlotte Pletsch
Feedback Loops at Use in Non-Profit Organizations, Chantal Guerra
Foster Youth Best Practices, Jennifer Lee-Martines
Fun Park Activities and Resources for the Whole Family!, Kimberly Escarrega
Future Possibilities for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nicolas Leonardi
Generating Leaders Through Educational Activities & Mentorship Program, Maria Torres
Girls Support Group, Cindy Garcia
Have You Read Yet? Improving Literacy while Learning from Home, Brenda Martinez
Health Profile for African Americans in Monterey County, Meccah Anderson
Healthy Living’ Nutrition Education in Kindergarteners, Delia Estrada
Heavy is the Head, Elizabeth Wiles
Helping Hand for Youth Participants, Andrea Bravo
