Capstones/Theses from 2016
Using Minecraft to Integrate Common Core Activities across Elementary School Curriculum, William A J Couling
Elementary Teaching Strategies for LGBTQ Inclusion, Nicole E. Cox
Supporting the Education of Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Monterey County, Samantha H. Engel-Ruck
Bringing Curriculum Outdoors: Implementing Gardening in Schools, Stephanie Q. Escalera
Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation for Young Adults with Special Needs, Summer L. Esseff
How Two-Way Immersion Programs Close the Achievement Gap, Bethany Finneran
ADHD in the Classroom: Promoting Teacher Knowledge and Successful Intervention Strategies, Lauryn Michele Fouser
Benefits of Counseling Services for Elementary School Students, Sarah D. Fuentes
The Importance of Art in Elementary Education, Heather Gattis
Benefits of Using Videogames as an Educational Tool for Classroom Instruction, Gnylle Gersaniva
Introducing Financial Literacy at the Elementary Level, Shelby Gertz
Unraveling Math Anxiety, Melissa Giorgio
Inclusion of Nutrition in Elementary Education, Marina Grimaldo
Gaining Equality In Elementary Schools Through Integration of Technology, Mallery Helmuth
It Takes a Community to Teach a Child: Teachers Success with Helpers, Catherine Hickinbotham and Demi Varni
Parental Involvement Within Common Core, Catherine Hoyt
Implementing Physical Activity Inside the Classroom, Janet Jacuinde
Implementing A Preschool Literacy Curriculum, Darienne Keller-Vallo
Importance of Supporting the Unique Needs of Military Children in the Monterey Bay Area, Emilie Knudson
Benefits of Promoting College Awareness for Low Income Middle and High School Students, Jenna N. Kroboth
Seeing Special Needs Education Through the Eyes of Girls Like Us, Hailey Leighton
Improving Sex Education:How Can Teachers Better Serve Their Students?, Courtney R. McCrary and Ryan Okerson
The Role of Principals in Creating a Healthy Environment for Teachers and Students, Mirel T. Mejia
After School Programs in Housing and Their Role in Supporting Latino Parents in Involving in Their Children’s Education, Lidia M. Mendoza
Navigating College: First Generation Latinas in Higher Education, Miriam Mendoza
Addressing the Impact of Deportation on Citizen Children and their Undocumented Parents, Ismael Mondragon
Effects of Obesity in Elementary School Children after No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Victoria L. Moore
College Awareness for Spanish Speaking Parents, Mariela G. Morales
Benefits of Art Therapy in Special Education, Paige Myers
Bringing Sor Juana to Life: Creating a Community-Based Acto to Speak Feminism Into the Educational Dreams of Latinas, Raymundo Navarro
Light Up the Darkness: Using Disability Awareness to Achieve Goals, Coleman Newell
Learned Helplessness and its Connection to Recidivism, Martin Nguyen
Ways to End Bullying in Elementary School: Psychological and Emotional effects on Students, Danielle Nickols
Bullying and Development, Caitlin O'Hare
Benefits of Culturally Responsive Teachers on Elementary Latino Students, Miriam B. Ortega
Benefits of Implementing Journaling Activities in Physical Education at the Elementary School Level, Ivy Ottmar
Improving Literacy of Elementary Students, Naomi Pardo
Preparing Young Adults for a Career In Teaching: The Role of a Guidance Counselor, Rene Pardo
Bullying in Elementary Schools, Tracy Perez-Guzman
SPARK! A Creative Critical Thinking After School Program, Britney L. Picotte and LisaMarie Quintana
Bringing College Awareness to Migrant Parents, Adriana Pimentel and Maria Pimentel
Accommodating Students Different Learning Styles with the Use of Technology, Jaime Prieto
Mentoring At Risk Students Outside of School To Meet the Mark, Tiffany Ray
Importance of Accommodating Elementary School Students with Learning Disabilities, Angelica R. Rivera
Implementing arts-integrated lessons through auto-ethnography to improve teacher collaboration, Richard M. Romero Jr
Professional Development on Bullying and Impacts on Social and Emotional Growth of Elementary School Students, Nicolas M. Salgado
Supporting English Language Learners in Afterschool Programs, Rebecca Sanchez
Exploring Chicana Identity Through Mascaras (Masks) as a Healing Process, Esther Santiago-Sanchez
Teachers’ Classroom Management and the Effects of Mainstreaming Students with Special Needs, Kyle J. Santomauro
Benefits of Migrant Education Program, Cecilia Serrano
Increasing Consumption and Decreasing Food Waste in the National School Lunch Program, Stephanie Sturgis
Effects of Bilingual Education Programs on the Academic Achievement of English Language Learners, Johanna Uribe
The Benefits of Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning in Elementary Schools, Elizabeth F. Valentino
Effects of Early Childhood Programs on Transitional Kindergarteners, Alycia M. Vasquez-Aiello
Capstones/Theses from 2015
Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom, Savannah Allen
Changing the Arts from the Stepchild to Adopted Child, Taylor Aubrey
I'm Going to College!, Lyliana Avila
Integrating Social-Emotional Learning into the Elementary Classroom, Jo Angelina S. Bennett
Implementation of Physical Education in Underfunded Schools, Cannon Bernarding
Transitional Kindergarten Awareness, Danielle Caltabiano
Integrating Gardening as a Tool to Teach the Concept of Sustainability to Elementary School Students, Hannah Cobb and Madisen Hasenauer
Benefits of Teaching the Thematic Unit on Elementary School Students, Rachel E. Cookus
Accessibility of After School Programs in Elementary Schools, Emily Dill
Our Four Walls, Kayla Grace Eller
Emotionally Safe Classrooms, Jennifer L. Esswein
Incorporating Music and Arts to Enhancing the Learning Experience of Elementary School Students, Ashley Fernandez
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Public Education, Mariela Flores
Making the Garden a Viable Part of Curriculum, Laura Forbes
Migrant Parent Involvement: A Necessity for Migrant Student Success, Ana C. Garcia and Oscar Guijosa
Managing Aggressive Behavior For Elementary School Students, Meranda L. Gonzalez
Cooperative Board Games and Their Effect on Social and Emotional Behavior, Benjamin P. Harris
Benefits of Integrating Gardening into Outdoor Education for Elementary Students, Madisen Hasenauer and Hannah Cobb
Child Abuse and its Effects on the Social-Emotional Behavior of Elementary School Students, Natalie Heredia
College Awareness: Influencing the Latino Community, Denise Hernandez
The Impact of Technology on Primary Education, Kathryn Holt
Diversifying Technology Through Education, Kayla Jacobs
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Inclusion in Public Schools, Elizabeth Jeter
The Changing Role Of Technology at the Elementary School Level, Jenna Kaysen
Arts Integration, Kenzi Kelly
Improving Elementary Math Instruction: Implementing the New Common Core Curriculum, Jessie LaFrance
Art in Education: Art Lessons Worth Learning, Jessica Laurence
Stop Bullying through Self-Efficacy and Early Intervention, Kristin Lockridge
Visual Arts Matter in Elementary School Curriculum, Michelle Lopez
Swim for Fun: The Importance of Open Swim for Children with Special Needs, Sarah K. Lowes
Improving the Special Education Referral Process, Jeanna M. Marquez
Effects of Homeschooling on Children's Academic Achievement, Roxana Tinoco Martinez
Learning Empathy: Creating More Thoughtful Teachers Through Multicultural Texts, Samantha McCann
Mainstreaming of Students with Disabilities: Psychological Effects on General Education High School Students, Ivan Mejia
The Struggles of Life on a Playground: Bullying in Middle Schools and the Effectiveness of Anti-bullying Programs, Justine Morales
Importance of Providing a "Safe Haven" for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer Youth, William Henry Norwood
Preparing Migrant Families for Academic Success, Lorena Ortiz and Jacqueline Aceves
Developing Parental Involvement Opportunities For Parents of Hispanic ELL Students, Alicyn Otoshi
Integrating Nutrition Education into the Classroom, Sarah Y. Owen
More Than Just Homework Help and Snack: Bringing the Community into After School Programs, Kaitlyn Pasket
Fundamental Benefits of Outdoor Education in Primary Grades, Megan Pearce
Technology in the Elementary School Classrooms: Are Cell Phones a Beneficial of Harmful Tool for Educational Purposes?, Liliana Perez-Ordaz
Does the Food Provided at Elementary Schools Affect Students' Health?, Haleigh Pimental
Does the Food Provided at Elementary Schools Affect Students' Health?, Haleigh Pimental
Cyberbullying and Bullying Prevention, Nicole B. Rizzi
