The one thing that has been a constant in Lea's life is her passion for working with students of all ages. Lea believes it is critical to foster environments where young people feel valued and affirmed in their school communities to inspire their academic achievement and civic engagement.

Lea is enthusiastic about environmental and social justice issues and has experience in developing curricula that is culturally relevant. Lea has devoted her career to working in the nonprofit and education fields. Prior to Eco Education she was the Director of Education & Evaluation at Youth Frontiers. She also spent 13 years at The Blake School (Minneapolis) in a variety of administrative roles including Grade Dean, Assistant Athletic Director, and Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.

Lea and her family reside in Maple Grove. She is a member of the Weaver Lake Conservation Association and in her free time enjoys kayaking, traveling, reading, and playing tennis. Lea has 3 beautiful daughters, Cassidy, Keagan, and Skya, and is married to Michael Favor who is the Principal of Robbinsdale Cooper High School. Lea is the proud daughter of Karen and George Blackwell who are not only her role models but also her best friends. Lea received her B.A. and M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Minnesota, where she was also a member of the Women's Gopher Basketball team (1985-1989).

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