Capstones from 2022
Increasing Acts of Kindness Among 4th Graders, Joanna Vaughn
Increasing Awareness Among Parents of Young Children About Technology, Danna Gonzalez Calderon
Increasing Awareness and Allyship for Peers with Nonvisible Disabilities(NVD), Yeran M. Attallah
Increasing Awareness of Mental Health Among Adult English Language Learners, Citlaly Ramirez
Increasing Awareness of the Risks of Teasing in Schools Ages Seven Through Eight Years Old, Stephanie Munoz
Increasing Digital Literacy Skills Among School-Aged Children, Haleigh Steiner
Increasing Elementary School Student's Awareness of Invisible Learning Disabilities, Jacquelyn Porter
Increasing Elementary School Students’ Awareness on Inclusion with Children with Disabilities, Antonia Martinez
Increasing Engagement Of Veterans & Families Through Social Media, Nathan Erickson
Increasing English Language Learners Vocabulary and Spelling Through Game Interactions, Lucila Chavez
Increasing Growth Mindset Statements, Karla Montano Acosta
Increasing High School Students Awareness of Teen Dating Violence, Desiree Acosta
Increasing Nutrition and Healthy Eating Among Preschoolers, Veronica Trinidad
Increasing Preschoolers' Understanding of Emotions, Guadalupe Chavez
Increasing Social Awareness Skills in Kindergarten Students, Chloe Dennis
Increasing Social Development for 5th graders, Akito Aromin
Increasing Social-Emotional and Friendship Making Skills in Preschool Children, Maria Y. Meza
Increasing Social-emotional skills in the First-grade Students at Olson Elementary School, Krsteen Bebawy
Increasing the Awareness of Emotional Regulation in Young Children, Duran Andrea
Increasing Third Graders' Awareness of Living a Healthy Lifestyle, Anabertha Melgoza-Vasquez
Increasing Utilization of COVID-19 Vaccinations, Riley Labaw
Individuals with Disabilities Struggle to Get Employment, Natalia L. Cuna
Informing Community College Students of the Importance of Self-advocacy for their Academic Success and Advancement, Adriana Sara Jacobs
Informing Educators on the Importance of Teaching Latino Immigrant Parents about Children's Learning Disabilities, Guadalupe Lobato Vega
In-Home Support Services Provider Training Needs, Em Bowman Fowler
Inspiring Students in Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Using Science Fairs, Sydney Ann Guire
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Video, Rocio Barron
Intervention Program for the Transition from High School to the Real World, Tiana González
Intervention Program to Ease the Transition out of High School, Marissa Sareñana
Intervention Program to Increase Preparedness for Life After High School, Jennifer Carrillo Vazquez
Intervention Program to Increase Preparedness for Life After High School, Melisa Garcia
Jacobs Heart 5k/10k Fundraiser, Luis Mojica-Ireta
Kindergarten Social and Emotional Learning Development, Liliana Garduno
Language Brokering in Immigrant Families, Jessica Manuel
Math Readiness: Preschoolers Transitioning to Kindergarten, Itzayana Arias
Medical Needs Grant, Tabark Ahmed
Mental Health in Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Briceida Maldonado
Miracle Manual: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Coordinator Guidebook, Emily Gonzalez
Monterey County Health Department Health Equity Plan, Zahara Ahmed
More than a Paycheck: Improving Teachers' Practice, Kashmir Palencia
Motivating Youth on Probation to Post-Secondary Success, Ximena Soto
Multipurpose Senior Service Program: Creating Connections With Community Partners, Xiomara Ivette Rivera Ortiz
Music Therapy and Autism, Samuel Rios
Nature-Based Education for Elementary Students with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Kayleigh Morrison
NOTICE: Youth, POC & LGBTQ+ Big Tobacco Wants You, Tucosha Lopez
Parental Engagement To Influence Child Nutrition Habits, Mariah Van Ardenne
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