Capstones/Theses from 2016
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
Affirming Gender Identity in Elementary Schools, Genevieve J. Rodriguez and Veronica Sanchez
Acquiring English as a Second Language for Mexican American Students, Gabriela Rosas
Creating Acceptance and Awareness of Mild Student Disabilities through Teacher Preparation, Ivy Ruggiero
The Benefits of Physical Education on Elementary School Students’ Learning, Amanda Shenton
Foster Youth in Education, Matisse Silva
Attention Span and Movement, Taylor M. Stainer
Bullying: Why it Happens, How it Affects Those Involved, and Preventive Action, Katelyn Stetler
Benefits of Effective Reading Strategies for Elementary School Students, Elyse Trefts
Outdoor Education in the Curriculum Through Gardens in Schools, Nicky true
Special Education: Empowering Parents in the Latino Community, Corina Venegas
Integrating Art Based Education in Elementary Schools, Andrea Dominique Weise
Capstones/Theses from 2014
More than a pastime : the importance of interscholastic sports opportunities in middle schools, Daniel Aguirre and Diego Ortega
School overload : the effects of homework on families, Mayra Alvarez
Where art thou? : bringing the arts into elementary school classrooms, Deanna Basso
Benefits of music education : promoting college attendance in high school students, Danielle Clare Buckner
Bullying in elementary schools : emotional and psychological effects on students, Beverly Burke
Painting the world green : teaching children about environmental education, Selmi A. Caballero
Importance of including proper education on homework for pre-service educators, Allee Campbell
The summer trap : the struggle to create affordable educational programs, Chelsey Chapin
Importance of recycling activities for elementary students, Abel Coronel
CPR training for students : creating heroes among us, Kyle Steven Costa
Sound the alarm : are our students safe?, Ashley Lynn Cross
The importance of implementing physical education programs into elementary school curriculum, Shauna Davis
Benefits of physical education programs in elementary schools today, Amy De Armit
Let's Get Physical: Integrating Physical Activity into the Classroom, Jordan C. Fasheh, Amber Morris, and Katelyn Smith
Tag, you're it! : how can we help kids explore the outdoors?, Danielle Flynn
Importance of recycling activities for middle school students, Katalina Garcia
Breaking down classroom walls : increasing the effective use of educational technology, Raeanne Gardner
Integrating Monterey Bay area visual arts into core subject matter for students with autism, Amanda Greenleaf
No fooling : using students' time in Avid more wisely, Viviana Gudino-Correa
Where Art Thou?: Bringing the Arts into Elementary School Classrooms, Sean Hagen
Gender imbalance in the teaching profession at the elementary school level, Alisha Lynn Hopkins
Socio-emotional benefits of incorporating performing arts in elementary schools, Erin Hopper
Implementing innovative teaching pedagogy in elementary schools, Amanda Isbill