Katie Nolles grew up on her family’s ranch near Bassett, Nebraska, where they raise purebred Hereford cattle. She graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. While at UNL, Katie served as an FFA State Officer, National Hereford Queen, Vice President of the Sigma Alpha – Alpha Delta Chapter, and competed on the Livestock Judging team. She is currently the agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor at Stuart Public Schools in Nebraska. Katie is pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling through Chadron State College and is excited to apply what she learns to assist students with their mental health and career preparation.