Dorothya P. Nero
Each year the Claflin University Office of Alumni Relations recognizes outstanding alumni graduates who are leaders in their professions and communities. Dorothya Nero was recognized as a member of the inaugural Claflin University Outstanding Leaders Under 40 Class of 2020. Dorothya collaborates with the Office of Admissions to recruit students for Claflin University. She serves and continues to mentor former students as they matriculate through Claflin. She is a 2006 Magna Cum Laude honor graduate of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College at Claflin University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is a 2004 initiate of the Gamma Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. She earned a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from South Carolina State University. She is currently employed as Director of School Counseling at Irmo High School.
DeVonne Smalls was honored by being named RCA’s 2020 Delta of the Year. DeVonne, affectionately known as Vonnie, is a charter member of RCA. She was initiated December 2,1983 through the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Benedict College. She is an adjunct instructor at USC and the owner/CEO of Smalls Educational Coaching and Consulting, LLC.
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