Demetria Noisette Clemons is an educational consultant specializing in situational strategic leadership, educational administration and data analysis. She retired after more than 34 years of experience in education, working as a Principal Specialist for the S.C. Department of Education, and several school districts as principal, grant coordinator, counselor and teacher.
Clemons is a Trustee Emerita, having served as a member of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees from 2004-2024, including as Vice Chair from 2018 through 2023.
Clemons grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. She completed all the required courses for early graduation from high school and enrolled at the College at age 16. Three years later, she walked across the Cistern with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She earned a Master of Education in Counseling from the Citadel. She has taken extensive coursework in Educational Administration from American University.
For her dedicated service as a member of the Board of Trustees and her exemplary efforts for the betterment of both the Board and the College, in May 2025, Clemons received the College of Charleston’s Doctor of Humane Letters degree – 50 years after graduating from the institution. She has also been awarded the 2025 College of Charleston Alumni Association – Alumni Award of Honor, the President Theodore Stern Visionary Award and the IMPACT Award.
She is considered a guiding light to her alma mater, her community and her state.
Affiliations: Trustee Emerita, College of Charleston Board of Trustees
Advisor, Community Engagement Council