Rhode island Mathematics teachers Association

Nicolle "Nikki" Greene, a longtime teacher for the City of Warwick, RI and RIMTA Board member and Past President, passed away unexpectedly in June 2025, at the age of 52.  She was a beloved wife, mother, teacher, colleague and friend.

RIMTA and teachers whose lives have been touched by Nikki's amazing love and support have worked together to establish the Nikki Greene Legacy of Excellence Professional Learning Grant in her honor.  Details are still being finalized but donations are now being accepted (at the RIMTA Donations page)  to fund this grant.

Throughout her career, Nikki demonstrated an unwavering dedication to education and the well-being of her students and was an incredible resource in supporting other educators.  Nikki began her professional journey in a Special Education classroom, transitioned into a traditional classroom and later became a mathematics specialist, where she worked tirelessly to help students overcome challenges and find success in mathematics. 

She was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), which is the highest award a K-12 teacher can receive for excellence in teaching in the United States.  Besides supporting teachers in her own district as a math specialist, she was a leader in the mathematics education community through her roles in RIMTA: Rhode Island Mathematics Teachers Association and as Administrator of a Facebook group for Presidential Awardees and State Finalists.

The purpose of the Nikki Greene Legacy of Excellence Professional Learning Grant is to support and empower mathematics educators by providing meaningful opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation in their teaching practice through Professional Learning opportunities.  Inspired by Nikki Greene's dedication, determination, and persistence in pursuing excellence, this grant honors her commitment to teacher development and ensures that math educators have the tools, knowledge, and encouragement they need to help all students succeed.  This grant is awarded to Rhode Island teachers for professional development activities that will advance the teaching and learning of mathematics.

 Grant applications will be available January 15 at RIMTA.net and will be due July 1.

Donate here to the Nikki Greene Legacy of Excellence Professional Learning Grant.