Isabella S. Crandall

Secretary

Isabella Crandall has served on the Herkimer College Board of Trustees since 1999. Originally appointed by Governor George Pataki, she was reappointed by the Herkimer County Legislature for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Ms. Crandall was most recently elected secretary on April 28, 2025. She also previously has served as secretary, vice chair, and chair. 

Mrs. Crandall’s leadership has contributed to the growth of the campus, several innovative initiatives, and the creation of new academic programs and policies, earning her the Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Trustee Service. The award, given by the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT), recognizes community college trustees with dedicated and effective service over an extended period of time.

A veteran special education teacher of more than 35 years, Mrs. Crandall’s devotion to the educational efforts of her community is unmatched. She is a member of the Association of New York State Educators of Emotionally Disturbed (ANYSEED) and Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society in Education, and participates in arts in education programming in Central New York.