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
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
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
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
Student(s):
Lesley Davis
Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee
Upward Bound Candidates and Influence on STEM Careers
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
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
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
Student(s):
Heather Tomaszewski
Faculty Mentor:
Prof. Juliet Lee
The Impact of Physical Education Class on Student Academic Achievement
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
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
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