Crystal R. Allen-Gunasekera (2012)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
BA, Principia College;
MA, PhD, University of Missouri
Sarah C. Andrews (2017)
Associate Professor of Political Science
BA, Principia College;
MFA, PhD, University of Virginia
Stephanie M. Bauer (2017)
Associate Professor of Digital Media and Journalism
BA, Loyola University, Chicago;
MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
Galen E. Benson (2017)
Associate Professor of Educational Studies
BA, Principia College;
MBA, National University;
EdD, Maryville University
Portia W. Benson (2017)
Assistant Professor of Economics
BA, Principia College;
MBA, West Texas A&M University
Julie Blase (2003)
Professor of Political Science
BA, BA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Gregory L. Bruland (2012)
Professor of Biology and Natural Resources
BS, Principia College;
PhD, Duke University
Dane Carlson (2021)
Assistant Professor of Studio Art
BLA, Ball State University;
MLA, Harvard University
Shannon E. Carney (2010)
Associate Professor of Physical Education
BA, University of California, Los Angeles;
MA, University of Phoenix
Matthew A. Cocks (2018)
Assistant Professor of Economics
BA, MA, PhD, University of Liverpool, UK
Jeffrey B. Cornelius (1989)
Professor of Chemistry
BS, Principia College;
MS, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Andrew J. Crump (2019)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, Principia College;
MS, University of Illinois, Springfield
Kimberly Schauman Davis (2021)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, Middlebury College;
MA, University of Hawai‘i
Lucia De Paz Nicol (2016)
Associate Professor of Business Administration
BA, Principia College;
MA, Instituto de Empresa, Spain
Stephane Dennery (2023)
Instructor of Languages and Cultures
BA, MA, Universite Paris;
MA, Centre Alexandre Koyre
Karen L. Eckert (2012)
Professor of Sustainability
BS, Principia College;
PhD, University of Georgia
Scott A. Eckert (2010)
Professor of Biology and Natural Resources
BS, Principia College;
PhD, University of Georgia
Julien Ekiaka Oblazamengo (2020)
Assistant Professor of Languages and Cultures
BA, St. Augustine, Kolonda;
MBA, Universidad Organismo Mundial de Investigacion;
MA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln;
EdD, Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Christine E. Elliott (2020)
Associate Professor in the Writing Center
BA, University of Virginia;
MA, University of Hawai'i;
PhD, University of Wisconsin
Lyman (Lee) E. Ellis III (1996)
Professor of Sport Studies
BA, State University College, Fredonia, New York;
EdS, MS, University at Albany, New York;
MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;
EdD, University of Missouri, Saint Louis
Marie C. Farson (2016)
Associate Professor of Earth Sciences and Engineering
BA, Pomona College;
PhD, University of CA, San Diego
Jenna Fisher (2021)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Journalism
BA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
MS, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
Leah R. Gallant-McFall (2000)
Professor of Theatre
BA Principia College;
MSEd, MFA, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Nikki Gamrath (2011)
Professor of Educational Studies
BA, Principia College;
MEd, Antioch University;
EdD, McKendree University
Melody R. Hauf-Belden (2005)
Librarian with rank of Assistant Professor
BA, Principia College;
MLIS, University of Washington, Seattle
Amy Herr (2023)
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
BA, Principia College;
MA, Alice Salomon University;
PhD, University of Bradford
Rosalind S. Hibbs (2006)
Institutional Research Officer with rank of Assistant Professor
BA, Principia College;
MBA, Washington University
Barry R. Huff (2008)
Professor of Religious Studies
BA, Principia College;
MTS, Eden Theological Seminary;
ThM, Columbia Theological Seminary;
PhD, Union Presbyterian Seminary
Brett W. Huffman (2018)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BA, University of Southern California;
MS, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Nicholas H. Johnson (2015)
Assistant Professor of Sustainability
BS, Principia College;
MS, Michigan Technological University;
PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Brian K. Kamusinga (2011)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, Principia College;
MS, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Neil Kearney (2023)
Assistant Professor of Business
BA, Principia College;
MBA, University of Colorado
Daniel D. Kistler (1995)
Associate Professor of Studio Art
BA, Principia College;
MA, Webster University
Erin J. Lane (2016)
Assistant Professor of Dance
BFA, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts;
MFA, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Jonathan S. Langton (2009)
Assistant Professor of Physics
BS, Principia College;
MS, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz
Grant E. Larsen (2014)
Assistant Professor of Physics
BA, BS, University of Chicago;
MA, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Edith P. List (1998)
Librarian with rank of Professor
BA, Principia College;
MS, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville;
MS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign;
PhD, Illinois State University
John T. Lovseth (2010)
Associate Professor of Biology and Natural Resources
BA, Principia College;
MS, Colorado State University;
PhD, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Stephanie L. Lovseth (2005)
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
BA, Principia College;
MEd, Loyola University, Chicago
Meggan Lee Madden (1997)
Professor, Dean of Academics
BA, Principia College;
MA, PhD, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Christopher M. Marston (2010)
Instructor of Physical Education
BA, Drury University;
MA, University of the Rockies
Andrew M. Martin (2014)
Associate Professor in multiple disciplines
BA, University of Reading, UK;
MA, PhD, University of Cambridge, UK
Heather Martin (2012)
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
BS, Skidmore College;
MDiv, Boston University;
PhD, Baylor University
Kristin J. Martin (2010)
Assistant Professor of Studio Art
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts
Christine A. McAllister (1999)
Professor of Biology and Natural Resources
BS, Principia College;
MS, Kansas State University;
PhD, Saint Louis University
Winifred A. Needham (2013)
Associate Professor, Director of Faculty Development
BA, Principia College;
MS, Walden University;
PhD, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Daniel P. Norton (2023)
Professor, College President
BA, MA, University of South Florida;
PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
John O'Hagan (2013)
Professor of Theatre
BFA, MFA, University of Idaho
Andrew T. Parker (2008)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, Principia College;
MS, PhD, University of New Hampshire
Sara A. Phillips de Borja (2005)
Instructor of Art History
BA, Principia College;
CPGS, University of Cambridge, UK;
MA, Washington University, St. Louis
Ann B. Pierson (1995)
Professor, Athletics Director
BA, University of Virginia;
MA, University of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville
Brian D. Roberts (1997)
Professor of Political Science, Associate Dean of Academic Assessment and Curriculum
BA, Principia College;
MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Trish Brown Schmit (2000)
Professor of Theatre
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
Drew V. Shotwell (2024)
Instructor of Mathematics
BA, Principia College;
MA, Saint Louis University
Heidi J. Snow (2002)
Professor of English
BA, Principia College;
MA, Bridgewater State College;
PhD, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ellen F. Sprague (1996)
Professor in the Writing Center
BA, Principia College;
MA, Middlebury College;
MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts
Clinton A. Staley (1986)
Professor of Computer Science
BA, Principia College;
MS, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
Gretchen Starr-LeBeau (2015)
Professor of Religious Studies
BA, University of Virginia;
MA, PhD, University of Michigan
Christine Calkins Steele (2006)
Professor of Theatre
BA, University of Iowa;
MA, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK;
MFA, Goddard College
Sally A. Steindorf (2005)
Professor of Global Studies
BA, Principia College;
MA, PhD, Syracuse University
Lauren M. Stewart (2010)
Professor of Educational Studies
BA, Principia College;
MAT, Webster University;
MS Ed, Montana State University;
EdS, EdD, McKendree University
Peter Tosto (2019)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
BS, University of Minnesota;
MBA, Kennesaw State University
Colleen M. Turkal (2020)
Librarian with rank of Instructor
BA, Principia College;
MLS, Texas Woman's University
Peter C. P. van Lidth de Jeude (2015)
Professor of History, Assistant Dean of Academic Services
BA, Principia College;
MA, University of North Carolina, Greensboro;
PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Joseph D. Van Riper (2010)
Professor of Music
BA, Principia College;
MM, Illinois State University;
MM, Boston University;
DMA, George Mason University
Joan T. Wesman (2011)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Journalism
BA, Hamilton College;
MAT, Brown University
Rose J. Whitmore (2013)
Professor of Music
BA, BM, MM, University of Oregon;
MAT, Lewis and Clark College;
MM, Northwestern University;
DMA, University of Washington
Sara J. Wienecke (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Queens University
John W. Williams (1983)
Professor of Political Science
BA, Principia College;
JD, George Washington University
Christopher B. Young (2005)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
BA, Fort Lewis College;
MA, University of New Mexico
