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
Crystal Thornton
Interim Director of Financial Aid
B.S. Meredith College, Business Administration and Management
M.S. SIUE, Higher Education and Student Affairs (Fall 2027)
Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia
Favorite spot on campus: The swing overlooking the bluffs
Favorite local restaurant: Post Commons
Fun fact: I donated a kidney to my best friend.
David Cornthwaite
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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
John Lane
Assistant Director of Admissions - Campus Engagement
B.A. Business Administration, Principia College
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Favorite spot on campus: Buck House living room
Favorite local restaurant: Santino's Steak & Pasta House
Fun fact: I was a competitive cheerleader in high school featured in American Cheerleader magazine and on ESPN for winning a National Competition in 2000.
Niklas Peschke
Assistant Director of Admissions - Recruitment & Outreach
B.A. French Literature and Language, Principia College
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Favorite spot on campus: Chapel Trail Walk
Favorite local restaurant: Brown Bag Bistro
Fun fact: I was a translator for a judge at a cat competition in southern France two years in a row.
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.
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.
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: When I was in high school at Principia I was part of the United Nations Emerging Leadership Program.
MacKenzie Holmes
Campus Visit and Store 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."
Emmanuel Atiko
Enrollment Analytics Specialist
B.A., Principia College, Economics
Hometown: King Williams Town, South Africa
Favorite spot on campus: School of Government Building
Favorite local restaurant: Old Bakery Beer Company and El Mezcal
Fun fact: I'm a big fan of Chelsea Football Club
Amy Nickell
Project and Office Manager
B.A. Secondary Education and English, Principia College
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Favorite spot on campus: Pub Patio
Favorite local restaurant: State Street on LaSalle
Fun fact: I attended high school in Brazil.