Capstones/Theses from 2020
Benefits of Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program in Elementary School Students, Araceli Villegas
Increasing Foster Youth Stress Management Strategies, Griselda Wall
Cultivating Growth Mindset with Adolescents, Daisy D. Yang
Benefits of Visual Arts on Elementary School Students, John Yatsky
Capstones/Theses from 2019
Benefits of Implementing Environmental Education in Low-Income Elementary Schools, Teanna Ackerley
Bringing Music Back into the Classroom and Its Benefits on Elementary School Students, Laura Alcaraz
Teaching Emotions in Early Childhood, Rocio Anaya
Benefits of Play for the Social and Emotional Development of Children in Kindergarten, Chelsea Andrade
Project-Based Learning: Projects for Academic Excellence, Griselda Avila
The Importance of Physical Activity, Alexis Azevedo
Improving a Sense of Belonging in Elementary Schools, Jordan Bandong
No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Selena Banuelos
Mindfulness and the Effectiveness in the Classroom, Alexandria Barrick
Mathematical Perceptions: Changing Mindsets in Elementary School Classrooms, Marissa M. Bartelt
Finding Identity Through Literature, Darren Bartholomew
Using Pop Culture to Improve Teacher-Student Relationships, Jacob Baxter
Increasing Awareness of Romantic Behaviors in Former Foster Youth, Kimberly Beardshear
Promoting Awareness of Postpartum Mood Disorders, Alexandra Beleche
No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Cristina Benavides
A Drop of Golden Sun: Arts Integration in the Inclusive Classroom, Vicki M. Blaszczak
Negative Effects of Standardized Testing, Brianna Brown
Teaching High Schoolers About Colorism, Charenee LaChelle Brown
Supporting Art in Low-Income Education, Gina Buckley
Creating a Meaningful Experience: On Service Learning and Teacher Preparedness, Nhat-Dzu T. Bui and Telia M. Krown
Using Social-Emotional Learning to Help Behavioral Problems, Hannah Taylor Byrd
Agriculture Education In Elementary Schools, Samantha Irene Cairncross
Teaching Early Prevention of Substance Abuse, Maria G. Camacho
Helping Academic Struggling Elementary School Students Succeed, Dulce M. Carmona
How Teachers can Implement Awareness on Parental Incarceration in the Classroom, Allison Castellanos
Increasing Awareness of Homework Assistance Resources Among Elementary School Aged Children, Leslie Castillo
No Habla Espanol: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Rosa I. Castillo-Rocha
Effects of University Pen Pals on the Literacy Development of Elementary School Students, Tami Chanthorn
The Silent Struggle: Mexicana Mothers Balancing Education and Being A Madre, Yisel Chavarin
Student Opportunity: Inequalities in High School Academic Tracking, Melissa Chavez Morales
Integrating Mindfulness into School Classrooms, Crystal Chesshire
Teaching Emotion Coaching to Teachers of Toddlers, Anna Colosi
Benefits of Implementing Visual Arts for Elementary School Students, Desiree Conway
No Habla Español: Are Monolingual Teachers Getting the Support They Need?, Natalie Correa
Improving Health Education Engagement for First-Grade Students, Jennifer Lynn Costa
Increasing Adolescent Girls’ Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence, Kacie Cox
Educating Adults with Disabilities on Stress coping Techniques, Sydney Coyle
Benefits of After-School Programs on Elementary School Students, Cynthia Cramer
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