A Lasting Light: A Tribute to Chiquita Michele Greene

Educator. Trailblazer. Servant Leader.

It is with deep love and heartfelt remembrance that we honor the life and legacy of Chiquita Michele Greene, who transitioned on April 6, 2025.Chiquita was a proud and devoted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. and Earnestine Greene of Sylvester, GA. She was indeed a beacon of scholarship, sisterhood, and service.

A 1995 graduate of Worth County High School, Chiquita made history as the first African American member of the school’s dance team. She went on to become a double alumna and Lifetime Member of Albany State University Alumni Association. She earned her bachelor’s in early childhood education and later pursued advanced degrees in education and leadership from Wheelock College, Walden University, Georgia Southern, and Northcentral University.

As a Dougherty County School System (DCSS) educator, Chiquita served with excellence at both Albany Early College and Westover High School. At Westover, she was named 2018–2019 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for DCSS Teacher of the Year. Over her career, in Dougherty, Savannah-Chatham, and Glynn counties, she held many leadership roles: English Department Chair, School Improvement Specialist, 6th Grade Specialist, Teacher Support Specialist, Graduation Coach, Academic Coach, and Instructional Coach. She was also an advisor to the Black History Quiz Bowl Team.

During her tenure, the Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was honored as a 2021–2022 Red Ribbon Chapter. Her leadership also saw the issuance of a mayoral proclamation recognizing Albany native and Delta Sigma Theta cofounder, Osceola Macarthy Adams. Additionally, the chapter experienced growth through reclamation efforts, and the petition for a historical marker in honor of Adams is currently underway. She also served as co-advisor to the collegiate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Rho, located on the campus of Albany State University.

Chiquita’s heart for community was unmatched. Her service has included:

• Vice President, Worth County Rams Alumni Reunion, LLC

• President, Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Charter Member and Vice President, Albany Flint River Area Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
• President, Sylvester-Worth Chapter, ASU Alumni Association
• Board Member-at-Large, ASU National Alumni Association
• Co-Chair of Fundraising, Ma Flora’s Helping Hands
• Secretary, Marching Rams Show Band National Alumni Association
• Worthy Matron, Pride of Sylvester #477, O.E.S.
• Advisor, Royal Dolls Flag Line
• Advisor, Tau Beta Sigma Band Sorority
• Advisor, Delta Rho Chapter
• Secretary, Marching Rams Show Band National Alumni Association
• Member, Worth County NAACP

She was also the proud recipient of many honors, including:
• 2021 Trellis Cuffie Volunteer Award
• 2021 Multicultural Award, GA Council of Teachers of English
• 2021 Distinguished Delta Award
• Albany Herald’s 40 Under 40
• Albany State University’s 50 Under 50
• 2017 Albany State University “A Future to Fulfill” Award
• Leadership Academy for Women of Small-town America – Class of 2016
• 2007 Caring Person in the Community- Brunswick, GA
• 2016 DCSS Leadership Academy Selectee

Chiquita was passionate about reading, teaching flag and dance, and spending cherished time with loved ones. She was a teacher, a leader, a mentor, a friend—an extraordinary woman whose light will never dim.

May her memory continue to inspire. May her legacy continue to lead.