April 24-28, 2023

Schedule of Events


Graduate School of Education Poster Symposium


Student Abstracts

Student(s):
Kristen Acosta

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Disability Services in Higher Education


Student(s):
Ryan Akers

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Military and Veteran Student's Perception of Internships in College

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Student(s):
Rachel Alexander

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

Multisensory Sight Word Instruction with English Learners


Student(s):
Alicia Alvarez

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Teacher and Administrators Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning in a Low Socio-Economic High School


Student(s):
Katelyn Amezquita

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Language and Literacy using Desired Results Developmental Profile for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students


Student(s):
Carmen Ayala

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Daniel Tillapaugh

Cultural Values and First Generation Latino Parental Involvement in Middle School


Student(s):
Chloe Baade

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lory Selby

Strategies to Increase Participation in the Inclusive Elementary Music Classroom


Student(s):
Michelle Baum

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Secondary Teacher's Perception and Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards

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Student(s):
Nazareth Bautista

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Transfer Shock: Latino Students 


Student(s):
Teresa Blum

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Richard Underhill

Examining a Need for a Per-college Summer Program: For Student with Specific Learning Disabilities


Student(s):
Colin Borden

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lory Selby

Differentiating the Argumentative Writing Process


Student(s):
Myriah Brennan

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Case Study on the Effectiveness of Empathy as an Intervention to Decrease Bullying


Student(s):
Jenna Burge

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

English Language Learners' Perceptions of Instructional Strategies in Secondary Level Mathematics Classes

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Student(s):
Yamilex Chavez

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Richard Underhill

Parent Involvement within Dual Language Education


Student(s):
Meagan Chew

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Student Perceptions of the Next Generation Science Standards

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Student(s):
Lesley Davis

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Upward Bound Candidates and Influence on STEM Careers

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Student(s):
Westley Fairall

Faculty Mentor:
Richard Underhill

Teacher-Coach Perspective on the Effects of the Coach-Athlete Dynamic in the Classroom Abstract


Student(s):
Kori Farrell

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Daniel Tillapaugh

The Use of Self-compassion as a Self-care Tool for Graduate Counselor Education Students


Student(s):
Thalia Fernandez

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

SpEd and GenEd Teacher Knowledge and Implementation of Evidence-based Behavior Management Strategies


Student(s):
Elizabeth Fictum

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

Student Perceptions of School Climate Following Participation in Proactive Circles


Student(s):
Caitlyn Gintjee

Faculty Mentor:
Richard Underhill

Exploration of Student Empowerment Post High School Career and/or Education


Student(s):
Karina Gonzalez

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

The Mindfulness Effect


Student(s):
Czarina Gutierrez

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Daniel Tillapaugh

Breaking the Mold: Supporting Post-Traditional Students


Student(s):
Kevin Habroun

Faculty Mentor:
Richard Underhill

The Most Effective Ways to Prepare New AP Teachers for Their First AP Class


Student(s):
Stephanie Hernandez

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Teachers Use of Strategies to Promote Social Emotional Competency among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students


Student(s):
Teodora Juarez

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Teachers’ Perspectives on Mindfulness-based Practices in the Classroom 


Student(s):
Nicole Lopez

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lori Selby

Measuring Collaborative learning in the Classroom


Student(s):
Ysobella Lucareli

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lory Selby

Access to LGBTQ-Themed Literature in School Libraries


Student(s):
Brieanna Luna

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

Homework Completion For High School Science Students


Student(s):
Darby Marin

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Modes of Communication Between Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Hearing Siblings


Student(s):
Marissa Melgoza

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Technology Professional Development for Elementary School Teachers


Student(s):
Lisa Misson

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Perceptions of Career Readiness of Female Veterans Post Military Service


Student(s):
Gillian Modlin

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

A Correlation between Test Scores and Students with Hearing Loss in an Inclusive Classroom


Student(s):
Veronica Mora

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Standardized Testing and English as a Second Language


Student(s):
Veronica Munoz

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

First-Generation Latinas Pushing Forward in Higher Education


Student(s):
Ruben Napoles

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Richard Underhill

Factors Influencing Special Education teacher Turnover and Retention


Student(s):
Maria Cristal Paniagua

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Gen Z Engagement and Collaboration in the Math Classroom: Teachers’ Perspective in Implementing Technology

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Student(s):
Gabriela Pantoja

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Kathleen Merrigan

Anxiety and Social Media: Is There a Connection?


Student(s):
Shannon Pearson

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Maura Martindale

Educational Experiences of Students with Hearing Loss


Student(s):
Kaitlyn Pitcher

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

The Effect of Restorative Justice on Social Emotional Learning in Suburban, Southern California Middle Schools

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Student(s):
Patrick Price

Faculty Mentor:
Richard Underhill

The Impact of Teachers' Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices on the Implementation of Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom


Student(s):
James Rumenapp

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Examining the Causes for Attrition and Retention in Secondary Instrumental Music Programs


Student(s):
Amanda Segovia

Faculty Mentor:
Katherine Merrigan

Special Education Teacher Supports and Retention Rate 


Student(s):
Alia Sparling

Faculty Mentor:
Juliet Lee

Active Learning as it Relates to Elementary Intervention Curriculum

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Student(s):
Heather Tomaszewski

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

The Impact of Physical Education Class on Student Academic Achievement

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Student(s):
Michael Trejo

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Dan Tillapaugh

Community College Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Proper Compensation for Division I Student Athletes


Student(s):
MacKenzie Vance

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

Teacher Perspectives of Social and Emotional Learning

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Student(s):
Antonio Vences

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee

The effect ABA strategies have on Social Skills and Independence among middle school students with ASD 

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Student(s):
Kendahl Waalk

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Daniel Tillapaugh

Impact of Mindfulness-Centered Pedagogy on Students in the Elementary School Setting


Student(s):
Annie Wagner

Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Kathleen Merrigan

Teachers’ Perceptions of Mindfulness-Based Practices


Student(s):
Alex Yepez

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Dan Tillapaugh

Examining the Influence of Peers within Male-Centered Programs on the Identity Development of Latinx Men.


Student(s):
Kayla Zimmer

Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Lorynn Selby

Comparing Retention Rates of Students: Active Learning Teaching Method vs Traditional Teacher-Led Teaching Method


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