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;
MA, 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)
Associate Professor of Economics, Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Services
BA, Principia College;
MBA, West Texas A&M University;
PhD, University of Reading, UK
Julie Blase (2003)
Professor of Political Science
BA, BA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Gregory L. Bruland (2012)
Professor of Ecology and Ecosystem Management
BS, Principia College;
PhD, Duke University
Dane Carlson (2021)
Assistant Professor of Visual Arts and Sustainability
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)
Associate Professor of Economics
BA, MA, PhD, University of Liverpool, UK
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;
PhD, Florida International University
Abigail R. DeWeese (2025)
Librarian with rank of Instructor
BA, Principia College
Scott A. Eckert (2010)
Professor of Ecology and Ecosystem Management
BS, Principia College;
PhD, University of Georgia
Julien Ekiaka Oblazamengo (2020)
Associate 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
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 Performing Arts
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 Associate Professor
BA, Principia College;
MLIS, University of Washington, Seattle
Amy Herr (2023)
Assistant Professor of Global Studies
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
Nicholas H. Johnson (2015)
Associate 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 Administration
BA, Principia College;
MBA, University of Colorado, Boulder
Daniel D. Kistler (1995)
Associate Professor of Visual Arts
BA, Principia College;
MA, Webster University
Erin J. Lane (2016)
Associate Professor of Dance
BFA, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts;
MFA, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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 Ecology and Ecosystem Management
BA, Principia College;
MS, Colorado State University;
PhD, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Stephanie L. Lovseth (2005)
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Sustainability
BA, Principia College;
MEd, Loyola University, Chicago
Meggan Lee Madden (1997)
Professor, Interim College President
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
Heather Martin (2012)
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
BS, Skidmore College;
MDiv, Boston University;
PhD, Baylor University
Kristin J. Martin (2010)
Assistant Professor of Visual Arts
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts
Christine A. McAllister (1999)
Professor of Ecology and Ecosystem Management
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
John O'Hagan (2013)
Professor of Performing Arts
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
Brian D. Roberts (1997)
Professor, 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 Performing Arts
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 Creative Writing
BA, Principia College;
MA, Bridgewater State College;
PhD, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Gretchen Starr-LeBeau (2015)
Professor of Religious Studies
BA, University of Virginia;
MA, PhD, University of Michigan
Christine Calkins Steele (2006)
Professor of Performing Arts
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
Allison S. Terry (2016)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Journalism
BS, California Polytechnic State University;
MA, American University, Washington, DC
Peter Tosto (2019)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
BS, University of Minnesota;
MBA, Kennesaw State University
Colleen M. Turkal (2020)
Librarian with rank of Assistant Professor
BA, Principia College;
MLS, Texas Woman's University
Peter C. P. van Lidth de Jeude (2015)
Professor, Interim Dean of Academics
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
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 Creative Writing
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Queens University
John W. Williams (1983)
Professor of Political Science
BA, Principia College;
JD, George Washington University
Kynan Witters Hicks (2025)
Assistant Professor of Sustainability
BA, Principia College;
MSEN, University of California, Santa Barbara
Deborah Z. Worley (2025)
Assistant Professor of Visual Arts
BA, Principia College;
MFA, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Christopher B. Young (2005)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
BA, Fort Lewis College;
MA, University of New Mexico
