Capstones from 2022
Parent Volunteers and COVID-19: Balancing Necessity, Enthusiasm, and Caution, Jarrod Myers
Power of Arts & Craft to Support Children with Illnesses, Gerardo Hernandez
Preventing Behavior Problems Among Elementary School Students, Carena Wills
Promoting Emotional Development Skills in Preschool Children., Carolina Cordova
Promoting Parental Involvement in Elementary Schools to Achieve Academic Success, Julia Strande
Promoting Positive Body Image in Youth, Nancy Yaneli Fragosa Birruete
Promoting Yoga as Mobility for Elderly in Watsonville, Alondra Montanez Vasquez
Pronunciation Classes for Intermediate English Learners in the Literacy Program, May A. Her
Prop 47 Qualitative Client Survey Evaluation, Frances Castillo
Radical Transformational Leadership (RTL) Spanish Translation Project, Johanna Salinas
Recognition of Childrens’ Benefits While Participating in Sports to Parents, Melida Carmona
Research of Trauma Recovery Center for Future Implementation in Santa Cruz County, Ashly Banos
Research on the Challenges of "The Great Resignation" Faced by Nonprofits, Breanna Wilson
Research to Determine New Program Options for Health Project Center Clients, Cynthia Zavala
Safe Space for Newcomer Students, Dulce M. Lizarraga-Chagolla
Self-Care Workshop for Residents at Mariposa House, Cynthia Ocampo
Self Care Workshop: Techniques for Coping with Depression, Adriana Montejano
Sound Design in Video Games / Creating Sound for Heartrift, Israel C. Powers
Sound It Out: Increasing Reading Comprehension with Science-Based Approaches, Laura Overfelt
Space for Change, Devika Itzel Safer-Kajioka
Special Education: Middle School Support Binder, Moncerrat Jamilett Aviles-Bernal
Student Membership to Promote Civic Engagement and Professional Development, Emily Rangel
Supplying Telehealth Resources Through Marketing, Delfina Sanchez
Teaching Immigrant Parents about Mental Health, Ana Rodriguez
Teaching Latino Parents About Positive Discipline & Emotion Coaching, Jessica Pineda
Teaching Life Skills Communication to Students in Special Education, Sara Sang
Teaching Students with Maladaptive Behaviors in Special Education, Giselle Valdez Tejeda
Teaching Vocabulary Skills to Bilingual Students, Maria Corona
The Benefits of Dual Immersion Programs on Elementary School Students, Allison E. Williams
The Benefits of Implementing Sports and Exercise Psychology on Latino Students, Veronica Gomez
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