Meet The Team

Executive Director

Nicole Thomas

Nicole Thomas is from Union, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina- Columbia with her BA in Liberal Studies with a focus in Sociology. In her free time, Nicole enjoys listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her family and friends. Nicole has been with Union County First Steps for 2 years.

Email: nicoleglenn@unionfirststeps.org

PAT Supervisor/ Lead Parent Educator

Joni Long

Joni Long is from Lockhart, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina- Upstate with her BA in Early Childhood Education. In her free time, Joni enjoys baking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Joni has been with Union County First Steps for 8 years.

Email: jlong@unionfirststeps.org

Parent Educator

Shanell Route

Shanell Route is from Union, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina- Union and Ashford University where she obtained her BA in Early Childhood Education. In her free time, Shanell enjoys shopping, eating and traveling. Shanell has been with Union County First Steps for 1 year.

Email: sroute@unionfirststeps.org