Crystal R. Allen Gunasekera (2012)
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Assessment and Curriculum
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
Carol C. Burbee (2018)
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
BA, University of Northern BC, Canada;
BEd, MEd, Simon Fraser University, Canada;
EdD, Western 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)
Instructor 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)
Associate 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
Rusty Jones (1984)
Instructor of Physical Education
USPTA, Certified Elite Tennis Professional;
BA, Southern New Hampshire 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 (On Leave 2023-2024)
BA, Principia College;
MA, PhD, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Annabelle Marquez (2007)
Assistant Professor of Languages and Cultures
BA, Johns Hopkins University;
MSW, Boston University School of Social Work
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
Otho Matthew Otte (2020)
Assistant Professor of Engineering
BS, Michigan Technological University;
PhD, The University of Queensland
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
Wendy Reynolds (2018)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, MM, Texas Christian University
Brian D. Roberts (1997)
Professor of Political Science, Interim Dean of Academics
BA, Principia College;
MA, University of Virginia;
PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Dinah J. Ryan (2003)
Professor of English
BA, Principia College;
MFA, University of Virginia
Paul B. Ryan (2017)
Professor of Studio Art
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University
Trish Brown Schmit (2000)
Professor of Theatre
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
Jess T. Semnacher (2011)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
BA, Principia College;
MS, Ohio 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
Jeff C. Steele (1999)
Professor in multiple disciplines
BA, MA, Northwestern University;
PhD, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK
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)
Associate Professor of History, Interim 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)
Associate 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