Cosette Ganci

Hi!! My name is Cosette and I’m an Education Sciences and Political Science double major. I’m a rising senior, and I’m originally from Tampa. I joined KDPi because I wanted to be part of a community that values education and could connect me with like-minded people. On the other hand, I also wanted to gain different perspectives and discover different areas of education I hadn’t heard of and may become interested in. I currently tutor two first graders and a seventh grader, but I also have experience with third grade, and I have loved working with each and every one of my students!

Caity Beasley

Hi everyone! My name is Caity, I am a senior in the Elementary Education Program. I am in KDPi because I want to grow into a leader in education. I wanted to meet and make like minded friends who also wanted to be teachers and grow with them in this field! I used to work at Kid’s Count of Alachua County as well as the Museum of Discover and Science down in Ft. Lauderdale! I want to become a Chemistry professor down the line so, I am looking towards doing my masters immediately after graduating and then pursuing a Ph.D!

Fun Fact: I am a really big gamer, SHOUT OUT GATOR ESPORTS WOOO!! and FIRST Robotics!! Love 744 <3

Molly Coolican

Hi! My name is Molly Coolican, and I am a Senior majoring in History and minoring in Secondary Social Studies Education from St. Augustine, Florida! I am so so excited to be the Secretary of KDPi this year! After years of tutoring and being a camp counselor, I decided my freshman year of college that I definitely wanted to be a teacher. I joined KDPi in order to meet other future educators and to find my community, and I have absolutely accomplished that goal! I am so excited for this upcoming school year and another great year with KDPi!! 

Marley Horowitz

Hi! My name is Marley, I am from Chappaqua, New York! I am a double major in Education Sciences & Communication Sciences and Disorders. I hope to get my masters in Speech Pathology and become a pediatric Speech Pathologist. I joined KDPi to be a part of a smaller community within the College of Education and meet likeminded peers! I love how KDPi allows me to grow through professional development and socials and to give back through service events! In high school, I tutored students in an immigrant - heavy community in ESL and homework help, as well as working as a summer camp counselor. During my time at UF so far, I have volunteered at Baby Gator in the classrooms! I am so excited for this upcoming year and can’t wait to serve as your treasurer! 

Maddie Baker

Hello! My name is Maddie Baker and I am from New Smyrna Beach, FL. I am going into my senior year at UF and I am majoring in Education Sciences with a double major in Public Relations and Innovation. I currently work for Oak Hall School as the Extended Day Program Director for the middle school and at UF RecSport's Youth Programs. I joined KDPI because I wanted to meet others with similar goals of helping younger generations. I can't wait to serve on the Executive board for the 2025-2026 school year :)

Natalia Parras

Hi! My name is Natalia and I am a 3rd year math major with a minor in UFTeach. I am working towards becoming a middle school math teacher and I am super excited to be director of service for KDPi this year. I originally joined to have a space to mingle with others who want to go into education. It has been so wonderful to get to know other math majors wanting to teach and hear about all the possibilities within education. I have a lot of experience volunteering within and beyond classrooms and I am excited to bring that to KDPi this year. 

Chelsey Peace

Hi, my name is Chelsey! I am an incoming sophmore, majoring in mathematics and minoring in secondary education with the UFTeach program. My end goal is to become a middle school math teacher. I joined KDPi my freshman year to build connections with other future educators. Before college, I worked as a childcare attendant for the YMCA and as a BCE student for a high school. Now, I tutor for BetterGradez. All in all, I am super excited for what this upcoming year has in store for KDPi! :)

Dr. Caitlin Gallingane

I decided when I was five years old that I was going to be a teacher and never looked back.  I am a triple gator, with three degrees in Education from the UF College of Education.  I spent four years teaching Kindergarten before returning to UF as a faculty member.  I love to read and I still read out loud to my son even though he is now in high school.  My daughter and I enjoy going to concerts together, and I love to cheer for the Gators and Penn State with my husband.  I believe that teachers have an incredible power to change the trajectory of a child's life and I am proud of the work our KDPi members do to support current and future teachers