Honor Society® member
Katherine Nolles
Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor at Stuart Public School
- school counseling
- Class of 2024
- Stuart, Nebraska
Member since September 2023
About
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December 2019. While working full time as a 7th - 12th grade agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor, I have been pursuing my Master of Arts in Education degree from Chadron State College with a major of Professional School Counseling with a PK-12 endorsement.
Education
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Chadron State College
School Counseling
2021 – 2024
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Agricultural Education; Minors: Leadership-Entrepreneurship, Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars
2015 – 2019
Honors and awards
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Nebraska FFA State Vice President
Created and facilitated workshops to groups of 10-200 students at over 20 conferences, planned and conducted the Nebraska FFA State Convention Networked with business and industry professionals to raise over $2 million for the Nebraska FFA Foundation Wrot
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2015 National Hereford Queen
Promoted the Hereford breed and beef to cattlemen and consumers. Traveled the country supporting Hereford breeders at shows and sales. Created content for social media accounts. Mentored youth through creating leadership programming.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln Livestock Judging Team
Represented the university at over 20 collegiate livestock evaluation contests. Officiated 15 youth livestock judging contests. Coached livestock judging camp. Assisted in recruitment efforts.
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Sigma Alpha First Vice President
Revised chapter by-laws. Presided over chapter meetings in the absence of president. Corresponded with national sorority headquarters. Organized committees based on sister strengths. Oversaw chapter operations.
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NHRI Leadership Mentor
Facilitated weekly stimulus situations to grow Clifton Strengths with assigned middle school student over the course of three years.
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President, Hereford Women of Nebraska
Lead organization through growth. Implement new fundraisers. Raise scholarship amount. Provide educational opportunities to youth.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to continue middle and high school agriculture education after I finish my master's degree. My master's degree in school counseling will allow me to better serve the students in my care by assisting with their career preparation, academic success, and emotional well-being.
- Graduate school interests
After graduating from Chadron State College with a master's degree in School Counseling, I am interested in either continuing on to get endorsed as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, or obtaining a second master's degree in Agricultural Education.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, cooking, praying, exercise, music, livestock judging
Experience
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Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor
Stuart Public School
Jul 2022 – Sep 2023
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Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor
Boyd County Schools
Aug 2020 – May 2022
Volunteering
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Chaperone
National Hereford Queen Program
Jul 2018 – Oct 2023
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Orchard and Kitchen Volunteer
Kimmel Orchard
Sep 2016 – Oct 2018
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Catechism Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Aug 2014 – Mar 2015
Additional information
Organizations
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National Association of Agricultural Educators
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Association of Career and Technical Education
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American School Counselor Association
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National Hereford Women
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Nebraska FFA Alumni
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national ffa organization
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ffa
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future farmers of america (ffa)
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4-h
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national honor society
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Sigma Alpha Sorority
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national panhellenic council
