Ernest A. Logan - President

Ernest A. Logan was elected President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators in November 2006 and began serving the union as President on February 1, 2007.

Ernest began his career at CSA in 1997 as Director of Field Services. He was elected Executive Vice President in 2000, re-elected in 2003 and has served as First Vice President and before that, Vice President. In addition to his dedication to local labor issues, Ernest is also the Vice President of the national union, the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA).

Before dedicating his career to union activism, Ernest led a successful career as a NYC educator as the Principal of I.S. 55 Oceanhill Brownsville. With over 30 years of experience, Ernest has served NYC public schools as an English teacher, curriculum writer, education administrator and assistant principal.

After entering his post as President, Ernest's top priorities for the union included securing a new contract. Two months into his presidency, he accomplished that goal by negotiating a progressive, forward thinking contract for CSA DoE members, which provided substantial salary increases and first-ever reforms. As Ernest moves the union further, his other top priorities include negotiating a new contract for Day Care Directors & Assistant Directors, expanding Professional Development and Supervisory Support Programs, and spear-heading membership involvement in the political and legislative arenas.

Ernest is an active member in his community and a fierce advocate for public education. He belongs to numerous organizations including the St. Johns Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, the New York Alliance of Black School Educators, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the New York Academy of Public Education, 100 Black Men, and is a life member of the Association of Black Educators of New York. He serves on the Board of the Brownsville Community Development Corporation.  Ernest is also a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Harlem, where he serves as a Deacon, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a Sunday school teacher.

A native New Yorker, Ernest was born in Harlem and educated in New York City public schools. He received his graduate degree from Baruch College of the City University of New York and his undergraduate degree in English and Speech from the State University of New York at Cortland.  Ernest has also received a certificate in collective bargaining from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

As a true believer in the public education school system, Ernest has lectured and written extensively on educational and union–labor related issues and the need to reform our schools. 

Ernest resides in Crown Heights, Brooklyn with his wife, Beatrice, a high school guidance counselor.  His son, James, is an attorney.

Email Ernest at ernest@csa-nyc.org 

Peter McNally - Executive Vice President

Peter McNally was elected Executive Vice President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) of the City of New York, Local One, American Federation of School Administrators, AFL-CIO, in November 2006. He had served as First Vice President since March 2001. In addition, Peter also serves as President of the New York State Federation of School Administrators (NYSFSA). Since September, 2006 he has served as Chairman of the New York State Administrators Consortium. Before becoming a CSA officer, McNally enjoyed twelve successful years as an elementary school principal at P.S. 229Q in Woodside, New York.

Peter’s distinguished career in education began as a special education instructor where he worked with students with emotional needs. He also worked as a resource room teacher and teacher trainer. He became a special education supervisor for four years before assuming the role of a principal. It has been Peter’s career goal to create a learning environment supportive for all children. As an educator, Peter has also received numerous awards including educator of the year for New York City Board of Education for District 24 Educator of the Year Award, the CSA’s Effective School Award, the Catholic Teachers Association Education Award, Jewish Teachers Community Chest Queens Chapter Professional Leadership Award, and Woodside Kiwanis George Hinson Fellow Award. He is a member of St. John’s University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and the New York Academy of Public Education.

He serves as a Trustee of the CSA Active Welfare Fund and works closely with the Executive Leadership Institute, a non profit organization whose mission is to provide professional development services for supervisors in the Board of Education and Day Care Community.

Peter has always been a vocal advocate for education and has actively fought for the needs of principals during his nine years of service as an executive board member of the New York City Elementary School Principals Association (NYCESPA). Two of those years Peter also served as a Vice President where he oversaw two successful conventions.

Over the years, Peter has become a respected member of the education community and has made numerous presentations including the New York State Education Conference on Inclusion and the National Association of Elementary School Principals 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005 Conventions. Peter was a member of the Executive Committee of the Principal Leadership Network at Brown University for five years, and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National School Leaders Network.

Peter and his wife, Kathleen live in Bayside, Queens. They have a son, Christopher and a daughter, Jennifer.

Email Peter at peter@csa-nyc.org

Randi Herman - First Vice President

Dr. Randi Herman was elected First Vice President of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) in November 2006 and officially took office February 1, 2007. Prior to this, Dr. Herman played a very active role within the union serving as a member of the CSA advisory committee and the executive board.

Dr. Herman has dedicated her professional career to children with special needs. She has served the New York City public school system for 30 years working as a Special Education Teacher, Unit Coordinator, Interim Acting Principal and as an Assistant Principal at PS 23 in Hillside, Queens until taking office. In addition to her service to public education, Dr. Herman has also contributed to higher education working as an adjunct professor at Adelphi University from 1998 to 2000.

During the five years that she worked in the District 75 District Office, she handled contract development for specialized equipment and services for students throughout the city, computer assisted real time instruction, FM unit purchase and repair, Braille textbooks and tests. She has worked with both the Office of Purchasing Management and the attorneys at the DOE who handle the actual writing of the final contract.

In the next phase of serving the union and its members, Dr. Herman hopes to strengthen the relationship between CSA and its members. She would like to generate more active support and participation from membership. She wants members to understand the crucial role the union plays in their professional and personal lives.

While educating children and serving the union, Dr. Herman also continues her devotion to children with special needs and local community groups. She is a member of various educational and professional associations including the American Association of Mental Retardation, the National Association of Special School Principals & Assistant Principals, the American Association of University Women and the International Reading Association. She also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Association of Special School Principals and Assistant Principals and continues to work as a member of the “Friends of Iris Hill” a local group who provide support for kids with their families, and gifts during the holidays.

As a firm believer in education, curriculum and as an advocate for children and their families, Dr. Herman has received numerous awards, as well as authored various educational articles. In recognition of her professional and educational service she has received a Recognition of Service Award from CSA and published articles in Curriculum Report and Economic Experiences of Enterprising Teachers.

Dr. Herman received her doctorate in Education Administration and Supervision from Fordham University. She received her Masters of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Brooklyn College. Dr. Herman also received extensive training in the Procurement Training Institute.

Mother of two daughters, Dr. Herman resides in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn with her husband Bruce, a retired math/computer teacher and Indiana Jones, their six year old Golden Retriever.

Email Dr. Herman at: Randi@csa-nyc.org