Our Team

Qiana Nelson - President

Qiana is a Sales Director at CDW, a technology sales company, where she has worked for 20+ years. She attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and played volleyball on a full-athletic scholarship. Qiana is passionate about seeing others succeed which led her to start QSN Consulting, LLC where she is a Life Coach focused on personal and professional career development. When she is not working, she serves on the Navy Pier Associate board as the Co-Chair, enjoys roller skating, traveling, spending time with family and loving the title of “Dance Mom” given to her by her 3rd grader. She is excited to go into her 2nd year on the PTO board, transitioning from Vice President.

Veronica Cernyar - Vice President

Veronica works for a law firm and lives with her husband and daughter in Sugar Grove.  When she isn't volunteering with school events and activities, she is busy with her daughter and her competitive cheer team.  She is also very active in the Jeep community with her Hot Pink Barbie Jeep.  When she has spare time, she enjoys making new things on her Cricut, and building miniature doll houses. This is her first year on the McDole PTO and she looks forward to a fantastic year full of fun for the kids.

Shada Rogers - Secretary

Shada works as an assistant housing director and is a proud college graduate. As an active member of her community and church, she finds fulfillment in contributing to the well-being of those around her. She also is a proud mother of a beautiful 8-year-old dance star. This year, she is excited to join the PTO crew as the new secretary and further support our school community.

Brandon Staker - Treasurer

Brandon is a music teacher at Simmons Middle School in East Aurora. He attended Millikin University where he earned a bachelor's degree in vocal music education. He also works as a stagehand at Paramount Theater and Riveredge Park in Aurora. Brandon lives in Sugar Grove with his wife Christie and their kids Will, Jack, and Kyle. He enjoys coaching his sons in football and baseball, listening to music, and spending time with his family and two dogs.