Cindy LaFavor has worked in Christian education for 20 years at a private school in South Orange County.  She comes to us with a vast knowledge of science and psychology.  She managed the science department for many years and created and taught Advanced Placement Psychology courses.  She has a high AP Psychology Exam pass rate, which allows students to earn college credit.  She has also taught 15 years of Biology and other courses such as Life Science, Earth Science, Conceptual Physics, Girls Bible, and Sociology. She is a teacher that enjoys mentoring and disciplining students. Her love for the Lord and her students has been demonstrated over her 20 years of service.  Cindy has a Bachelors Degree in Science with an emphasis in Applied Psychology and a Masters Degree in Science, with a focus in Counseling Psychology and Marriage, Family Therapy.  She has a deep understanding of science, the human mind, and God’s word and incorporates them all into her course subjects.  Cindy describes being a mother as a gift and has enjoyed the journey of raising her family with 2 grown children alongside her husband of 32 years.  Cindy is excited to teach in the ILA community and to share her knowledge and passion for science and psychology from a Christian world-view.