My name is Cindy Chidester and I am one of the math teachers here in 7th grade.  I'm originally from Iowa where I received degrees in elementary education and music education from the University of Northern Iowa, but have lived here in Texas for more than 20 years.  I taught music for 9 years, took some time off to be a full time mom and worked for a few years at the Lake Dallas water department.  My passion for teaching brought me back into education and I have taught math for the past 12 years. I am married to Scott Chidester and have 2 children, Tyler and Kara, who are both graduates of LDISD.  I have been teaching for 21 years with this being my 13th year at Lake Dallas.