Meet The Team

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. 

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Email: nicoleglenn@unionfirststeps.org

Deadra Rice is a proud graduate of Union County High School. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. Deadra values opportunities to explore new places and experiences, which inspire her both personally and professionally. 

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Email: drice@unionfirststeps.org

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. 

​​Email: jlong@unionfirststeps.org

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. 

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Email: sroute@unionfirststeps.org

Mallerie Knox is from Union, SC and a graduate from Union County High School. Mallerie has over ten years in Early Childhood Education. In her free time, Mallerie enjoys going to church and spending time with her husband and their three children. 

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Email: mknox@unionfirststeps.org