A00233 - Nicole Denise Scott, Amherst College Class of 1997, Spring Valley Senior High School (Spring Valley, New York) Graduate, Fordham University Master of Education Degree, Senior Director of New Schools for New York City Department of Education

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Nicole Denise "Nikki" Scott

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Nicole Scott Obituary

Scott, Nicole "Nikki" Denise

Nicole (Nikki) Denise Scott of Brooklyn and Chestnut Ridge, New York passed away on March 6, 2014.

Wake will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Hannemann's Funeral Home, Inc. 88 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 from 5.00 PM - 9.00 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2013 at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack NY at 1.00 PM.

Nikki is survived by parents Aldith and Robert Asselbergs, sisters Candice, Gillian and Allison and Christian and Dominic, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Nikki graduated Spring Valley High School, Amherst College, Fordham University and The Bank Street School. She was a Senior Director of New Schools at the Department of Education, NYC.

The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be made to The Nicole D. Scott Scholarship Fund c/o Hannemann's Funeral Home.

Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc.

88 South Broadway Nyack, NY

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David Feinstein

March 17, 2014

Nikki and I went to school together when we first became teachers. She was very kind and warm, and good at what she did. She radiated intelligence and understanding. I haven't seen her for years, but I remember her well. My condolences to her family.

Rajiv Bakshi

March 14, 2014

My thoughts are with the family ....My condolence ... Nikki , you will be missed by too many .

Susan Prattis

March 13, 2014

Nikki was so devoted to her structural work in education, and was a joy to join in conversation. My condolences to her family, friends, coworkers and former students.

Keisha Lightbourne

March 12, 2014

Nikki will be missed. She was a beautiful, bright spot in this sometimes cold and unfeeling world. My condolences on your loss.

Jewel Younge

March 12, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Nikki's family and all of her friends.

Roberto Ossorio

March 10, 2014

You are the perfect example of the importance of not how long we live but more importantly what we do with the time we are blessed with. You have touched and improved the lives of so many people all in the service of children, God Bless. Thank you for being instrumental in making my dream, Schuylerville Preparatory High School a reality.

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In Memory

Nicole Scott—educator, writer and dear friend—died March 6 from complications of influenza.

One of Nikki’s gifts was maintaining a wealth of genuine friendships, illustrated vividly at her wake, when many of her eulogists warmly claimed her as their “best friend.” All those whose lives she touched continue to mourn this great loss.

Nikki lived her life as if it were itself a work of art. She possessed a rigorous work ethic and was dedicated to her profession, but also enjoyed a personal life filled with friends, family, cooking, travel, dancing, athletics and simple relaxation. She loved to laugh and had a genius for bringing out laughter in others.

Nikki’s true passion was education. She excelled at her work in New York City schools, first as a classroom teacher, then as an administrator, ultimately serving as senior director of new schools within the New York City Department of Education. Thousands of children continue to benefit from her talent and tireless work in opening new public schools and grooming school leadership.

At Amherst Nikki studied widely, including courses in the sciences, English literature and creative writing. She played rugby, sang with the Sabrinas and lived in the Spanish house. Continuing her connection to Amherst post-graduation, she served as a Wade Fellow from 2008 to 2011, visiting the campus annually to speak to students about her experiences as a black alumna.

An avid traveler and talented linguist, Nikki was fluent in Spanish and German. In recent years she lived for a time in Berlin before returning home to New York City. She continued to write, anticipating a second career for herself in the future. One of the tragedies of her passing is that we are all robbed of the art and laughter she would have continued to produce throughout her life.

Cecily (Channell) Kaz ’97, Jonathan Pappas ’97 and Fran Ganz-Lord ’95 

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Deceased March 6, 2014

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• Nikki

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Employment Information

Former

• Sr. Dir. Ops & Policy, Off of New School

  City of New York

  Start:

  08/2010

  End:

  03/2014
• English Teacher/Department Head

  International School Amalienhof

  Start:

  07/2008

  End:

  07/2010
• Teacher

  Essex Street Academy

  Start:

  06/2007

  End:

  09/2008
• Teacher

  High School for History & Communication

  Start:

  11/2004

  End:

  06/2007
• Trainer

  Safe Horizon, Inc.

  Start:

  01/2003

  End:

  06/2005
• News Ed/Sr Writ

  Vault.com

  Start:

  01/1998

  End:

  01/2000
• Features Ed

  Vault.com

  Start:

  01/1998

  End:

  01/2003

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1997

Graduation Year

• 1997

Major(s)

• English

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Spring Valley Senior High School

Higher Ed

• Fordham University

  Degree:

  Master of Education

  Year:

  2008

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Amherst

• Crossett Dormitory
• Newport Dormitory
• Pratt Dormitory

Volunteering

• Wade Fellow

  Role:

  Member

  Start:

  July 2008

  End:

  June 2011

Extracurricular Activities

• Amherst College Sabrinas

Post-Graduate

Awards/ Recognition

• Rec-2008 Commitment to Teaching Fellowship from Class of 1954

Publications/ Creative Works

• Author 'The Valut Reports......' 1999

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A00232 - Monet Elise Hilson, Amherst College Class of 1997, Joel E. Ferris High School (Spokane, Washington) Graduate, Member of Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses, Author of "Can I Get Witness?"

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Ms. Monet Elise Hilson

1973 - 2015

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Monet Hilson Obituary

AMHERST - Ms. Monet Elise Hilson, 41, of Amherst, died peacefully Monday, June 29, 2015, at her home of natural causes.

Born September 1973 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the only child of Phyllis Hilson and Michael Hilson. She leaves behind her son Raushan Hilson of Amherst. Monet grew up primarily in Youngstown, Ohio, and spent two years in Spokane, Washington. She lived in Amherst after attending Amherst College.

She earned her bachelor's degree in 1997 and was a double major in black studies and women's and gender studies. Monet was a member of Amherst College's Black Women's Group and of the church of Jehovah's Witnesses. Monet wrote a book called, "can I get a witness" which was later published.

Despite her strong will and determination, Monet lost her 24 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Over the course of her illness she received excellent care from those such as her mother, her son, and from PCA's such as Donna Smith-Jones and the nurses of VNA and hospice.

Her lifelong goal was to obtain her law degree and to work in a district attorney's office where she could prosecute sex offenders.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Jul. 9, 2015.

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Jill Solomon Marland

July 9, 2015

Monet had a vibrant Presence and Spirit. A special sense of humor equal to and along side a prolific social consciousness. I will miss her while knowing how free she is sure to be.

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Michelle Grissett

September 23, 2024

Thinking about you today without realizing it's your birthday. Sleep on cousin. I miss you and your mom.
-MichelleLynn

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Deceased June 29, 2015

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1997

Graduation Year

• 1997E

Major(s)

• Black Studies; Women's & Gender Studies

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Joel E. Ferris High School

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Amherst

• Charles Drew House
• South Dormitory

Post-Graduate

Community/ Professional Activities

• Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses

  Role:

  Member

Publications/ Creative Works

• Author 'Can I Get a Witness?'

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