VOTE COLUMN 1 BY MAIL, EARLY, OR ON NOVEMBER 5.
VOTE FOR OUR TEAM ON COLUMN 1
1-1: CHASTITY SANTANA
Chastity Santana is a dedicated mother of seven and a passionate advocate for ADHD and juvenile diabetes.
As the first Latina President and former Vice President of the Board of Education, she has made significant contributions to the educational community. Prior to being on the Board, Chastity co-founded the Union's Special Education Parent Advisory Group, ensuring that all children with special needs receive the support they need.
She also served as Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Board Member of the NJ Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and also served as Treasurer for the Jefferson PTA in 2020-21 and Corresponding Secretary for the Washington PTA in 2017-18.
Chastity holds a Master of Business Administration, a Master’s in Accountancy, and a Bachelor's in International Business.
1-2: GREG NASTA
Greg Nasta, a lifelong resident of Union for over 45 years, brings more than 25 years of experience in public infrastructure construction, operations, and maintenance.
Currently a Supervisor at the Union Department of Public Works, Greg also serves as a Union Representative and Shop Steward for Union Council 8, part of the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers and the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations. He formerly owned Larchmont Pizza, which was honored as Union's Business of the Month in 2007.
Greg is a proud graduate of Union High School, Class of 1993.
1-3: KIMBERLY SCOTT-HAYDEN
Kimberly Scott-Hayden is a devoted mother of three and grandmother of seven, with over 30 years of experience in public education.
She is a Field Organizing Specialist of the NJ Education Association (NJEA) and there also served as the Chair of the Human/Civil Rights Committee, as a member of the AMISTAD Advisory Group, and as an Executive Committee Member.
Kim was named the 2021 Education Support Professional of the Year by both the NJEA and the National Education Association (NEA), where she also serves on the Board of Directors.
She has previously held the positions of President of the East Orange Maintenance Association and Vice President of the Essex County Education Association.
