Capstones/Theses from 2019
Fostering Resilience in Kindergarteners Through Emotional Competency, Anaiis los de los Santos
Effects of Multicultural Education on English Language Learners, Donna Dias
Increasing Parents’ Awareness on College Readiness, Jennifer Diaz
Implementing Mindfulness to Promote Mental Health in Elementary School Students, Kathleen Dunlap-DeMarco
Let’s Chat: Changing Parent-Teacher Communication, Jasmin Duran
Effects of Military Life on Children’s Academic Performance, Renee Marie Edwards
No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Megan Ehrhardt
Prevention of Cyberbullying in Adolescents, Ashley Ellcessor
Disability Awareness in Young Children, Guadalupe Y. Espinoza
Start the Conversation: Teaching High School Students Mental Illness and Stigma, Maria Espinoza
Increasing Reading Motivation in Second Grade Students, Jazmin Fausto
Gnome Waste Warriors: Waste Reduction through Sustainability, Hayley E.R. Frost Rubino
How to Decrease Bullying Among Elementary School Students?, Baltazar Garcia
Using Technology to Support Students with Developmental Disabilities, Liliana D. Garcia
Bullying Awareness Within Elementary School Children, Maritsa Garcia Rendon
Self-Advocacy For Students With Disabilities, Adriana Garcia-Rojas
Teaching 4th Grade Students about Nutrition, Raquel Gaytan
Eye to Eye: Increasing Parent Involvement through Collaboration and Adaptation, Kara Gearring and Lilliana Orozco
Alleviating Bullying Behaviors Among Adolescents, Haley Q. Glidden
Outside the Gender Binary: A Workshop on Gender Identity and Being an Ally, Jelea Kai Glover
Escapando Las Trampas: Teacher Preparation for Mexicanas, Irma Gomez
Mindfulness for Middle School Students, Raena Gountang
Nothing Down About It: Decreasing the Fear of the Unknown for Mothers’ expecting a child with Down Syndrome, Alexandra E. Greenburg
Technology in Education, Hannah Greenelsh
"Just Kidding" What Bullies Say, Christina Marie Gumbin
Ethnic Identity Development, Maria Gutierrez Chavez
Effects of Latino Parental Involvement in Their Children’s Academics, Sonia Gutierrez
Promoting Social and Emotional Competency in Toddlers, Giana Hamilton
Increasing Growth Mindsets in Rural Adolescents, Jessica Hernandez
Open Mind and Open Heart: You Matter and Together We Can Overcome Adolescent Mental Health, Susana Hernandez
Successful Elementary Bilingual Education Programs in Tri-County Area, Katrina Herrera-Agosti
Reading Rainbow: Give Hope to Struggling Readers, Celia Higer
Effects of Early Literacy Development on Academic Success of Children in Elementary Schools, Destiny Hill
Effects of Under-Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Female Students, Nina Hobbs
Increasing Awareness In End Of Life Care For Human Development And Family Studies Students, Nathan Ironside
Integrating Art Into a Math Curriculum, Jessica Jeronimo
Importance of Implementing Native American History in School Curricula, Kirsten Kite
Creating a Meaningful Experience: On Service Learning and Teacher Preparedness, Telia Krown and Nhat-Dzu T. Bui
Environmental Conservation Curriculum for Preschoolers, Veronica Lampreda
The Benefits of Art Integration in Schools, Amy Le
Segregation and Inequality Within the Education System, Jordan Linss
A Well-Rounded Community: Integrating Arts to Enhance the Mental Health of Elementary School Students, Hilary Jeanne Little
Micro-Teaching, Justin Lowe
Globalizing Sustainable Education: Environmental Literacy Connecting Cultural Literacy, Sofia Maciel
The Importance of Multicultural Literature for Biracial Students, Haley Maldonado
Comparison of the U.S. and Finland’s Educational Systems on Students’ Academic Achievement, Selma Matias
Importance of Combining Physical Activity and Health and Wellness in to Physical Education within Schools., Chandler McKean
Benefits of Field Trips on Elementary School Students, Katrina Medrano
Escapando Las Trampas: Teacher preparation for Mexicanas, Monica Medrano
Effects of Living in Urban Environment on Student Academic Success, Christina Mendoza
No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Alisha Miranda
Impact of the Model Minority Myth for Asian American Students, Gustavo Morales-Magbitang
Benefits of Bilingual Education Programs for Elementary School Students, Jesica Moreno
Developing School-Age Students' Tolerance and Knowledge of Gender Stereotypes, Kyana Morris
Applying Parental Involvement in Early Literacy, Luis Moya
Increasing Awareness of Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse, Madison Mulcahyzelenski
Impacts of Growing Technology on Students' Reading and Writing Skills, Jacquelyn Ogborn Corpuz
Increasing Awareness of the Negative Health Risks for Family Caregivers of Chronically Ill Elders, Pamela Oliva-Camacho
Eye to Eye: Increasing Parent Involvement Through Collaboration and Adaptation, Liliana Orozco-Lemus and Kara Gearring
How has Standardized Testing Affected Low-income Communities?, Melody Orozco
Effects of Music Education on the Academic Achievement of Elementary School Students, Doreen Pacini
Effects of U.S. English Only Language Instruction on Elementary Latino Students, Juana Palma
Increasing Mixteco and Triqui Parental Involvement in their Children's Education, Zuleima Pantoja
Teaching Empathy, Sarah Parenteau
Communication and Conflict Management in Romantic Relationships, Jordan Pastrone
Escapando las Trampas: Teacher Preparation for Mexicanas, Larissa Perez
Effects of Bilingual Education Programs on Elementary Latino English Language Learners, Linda Pinon Gutierrez
Teaching in a Digital Age: Internet Safety Education, Christina Putnam
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Adolescents With Cancer and Teen Cancer Survivors, Daniela Ramirez-Ibarra
Go, Go, Go, How About Hello?: Building Teacher-Student Relationships within Departmentalized Elementary Schools, Jael Ramirez
Educating Children on the Benefits of Physical Activity, Nancy Recinos
Role of Culture in Cultivating a Sense of Self with Responsibility Towards the Community, Jonathan T. Reyes-Carranza
Motivating Students with Learning Disabilities to Succeed in Education, Ana Reyes-Ortiz
Implementing Social Activism into an Elementary Classroom, Chelsea Riotutar
Benefits of Integrating Physical Activities into the Elementary Classroom, Maritza Juliet Ruelas
Educating Second Graders about Food Marketing Tactics, Arlene Sanchez
Inclusion and Racial Diversity Curriculum in Preschools, Vanessa Sanchez
Increasing College Students’ Awareness on Mindset Practices while Teaching, Alejandra Sandoval
Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Transitional Kindergarten, Alvin Santiago
Implementing Homeless Youth Professional Development Workshops in Salinas, Mikayla Spooner
Waldorf-Inspired Yoga in the Classroom, Brooke Street
Challenges Faced by Female Mexican Pre-Service Teachers in Balancing Their Career and Motherhood, Guadalupe Tapia
Effects of After School Programs on Elementary Students, Nubia Teran
Inclusion in Physical education, Taylor Thompson-Hall
Benefits of Increasing Unstructured Recess Time for Elementary School Students, Alesia l. Tuiolosega
Benefits of Culturally Relevant Literature on Latino Students, Adriana Valdez
Teaching College Foster Youth How to Use Mindfulness to Cope with Stress, Jiovana Xasel Vallejan Lugo
Increasing Parent Involvement in Kindergarten Readiness, Dalila Velasquez
Increasing Parents' Knowledge of a Healthy Lifestyle for Children with Down Syndrome, Celeste Villagrana
Impact of Teacher Support for Elementary English Language Learners, Angelica Villegas
Multicultural Education Implemented in Elementary Schools, Angelica Villegas
Fostering Social-Emotional Competence In Preschoolers, Celina Waddy
Suicide Prevention Efforts in High Schools, Ariana Whitmer
Bullying: The effects in relation to third-grade elementary students, Shelby Wilson
Capstones/Theses from 2018
The Importance and New Interpretation of Physical Education in the Elementary School Setting: Health and Wellness Education, Kimberly Ackley
Forming a New Reality Through Art, Lorena Alvarez
How A Humanizing Pedagogy Effects the Social/Emotional Needs of Students with ADHD, Wendy Baker
Improving Media Literacy among Ninth Grade AVID Students, Sierra Byrd
Children's Mental Health: Reimagining Teacher Preparation, Karolina Camacho
Moral Commitment and Ethical Action In the Classroom: Integrating Morality, Ethics, and Values into Curriculum, Joseph Castillo
