Meet Our Admissions Staff
Our admissions staff is available to meet and talk with you and your family. They can walk you through the application process, tell you about financial aid and scholarships, and help you get answers to all your questions.
Our admissions office is always ready to talk with you! Email us or call 618.374.5181.
Rachael Stock
Dean of Admissions & Recruiting
B.S. Cornell University, Human Development
M.Ed., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Curriculum and Instruction
MHRM, University of Scranton, Human Resources Management
Hometown: Corning, New York
Favorite spot on campus: Walk to Eliestoun Arboretum
Favorite local restaurant: State Street on LaSalle
Fun fact: I grew up in the Soaring Capital of the United States and soloed as a glider pilot at age 16.
Rick Landrum
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruiting
B.A., Principia College, History
M.A., University of Denver, International Studies
Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia
Favorite spot on campus: Piasa Pub
Favorite local restaurant: Brown Bag Bistro
Fun fact: I've travelled to 25 countries
Adam Benkendorf
Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations
BA. Lindenwood University, Music Performance
MBA, Lindenwood University, Management and Human Resource Management
Ed. S, Lindenwood University, Higher Education Instructional Leadership
Hometown: Oak Brook, Illinois
Favorite spot on campus: Chapel bluffs
Fun fact: I am scuba certified and have dived in 4 countries
David Cornthwaite
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., Principia College, Biblical Studies
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Favorite spot on campus: Chapel Bluffs
Favorite local restaurant: Brown Bag Bistro
Fun fact: I have a squat PR of 500
Melanie Moser
Data and Systems Manager
B.A. Religion, Spanish Principia College
Hometown: Fullerton, California
Favorite spot on campus: Crafton Pool
Favorite local restaurant: My Just Desserts
Fun fact: I'm an avid gardener. I received a grant to replace half of my front yard with native plantings.
Sarah Brokensha
Enrollment Operations Specialist and DSO
Hometown: Ballito, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce – University of South Africa
B.A. Economics – University of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Favorite spot on campus: Chapel bluffs
Favorite local restaurant: Post Commons
Fun Fact: I love having friends around for a typical British High Tea.
MacKenzie Holmes
Campus Engagement Manager
B.A., Studio Art Principia College
Hometown: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Favorite spot on campus: The Jam Factory
Favorite local restaurant: Maevas Coffee
Fun fact: I built and lived in a tiny home for less than $500 and got class credit to do so. The tiny home was originally a milk delivery truck body; I even kept the paintings of cows on it and named the house "the cow."
Kaya Equevilley
Admissions Counselor
B.A. Mass Communication, Principia College
Hometown: Goldston, North Carolina
Favorite spot on campus: Lilac Lane in the Spring
Favorite local restaurant: Pink Cow!
Fun fact: Before enrolling at Principia, I took a gap semester to travel the continent with my family in a pop-up camper filming a documentary on bison.
William Hagenlocher
Admissions Counselor
B.A. Educational Studies, Principia College
Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Favorite spot on campus: Eliestoun Arboretum
Favorite local restaurant: Post Commons
Fun fact: I volunteered as stage side security for Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
Emma John
Admissions Counselor
B.A. History, Principia College
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Favorite spot on campus: School of Nations (Russia room)
Favorite local restaurant: Brown Bag Bistro
Fun fact: I spent a semester digging up a mastodon.
Christian Tresoldi
Admissions Counselor
B.A.Business Administration, Principia College
Hometown: Morbegno, Italy.
Favorite spot on campus: Voney Art Center
Favorite local restaurant: Arandas MX Cocina
Fun fact: I touched a shark!