Faculty & Staff

tkoenig@dusd.net

Mr. Koenig started his career in education in 1999. He spent 7 years as an English teacher at La Mirada High School where he coached football and basketball and has been at Stauffer Middle School since 2006. While at Stauffer Mr. Koenig taught English 8 and was the Dean of Students for 10 years. Mr. Koenig has been happily married since 2001 and has a son (Nick) and a daughter (Gia). Outside of school, Mr. Koenig loves to spend quality time with his family. He also loves to travel, play pick up basketball, and root on his Fresno St. Bulldogs and San Francisco 49ers!!

mschiavo@dusd.net

Mr. Schiavo is excited to return to Stauffer Middle School as Vice Principal! He began his Downey Unified career 15 years ago as an English and AVID Teacher at West (now Stauffer) Middle School. For the last 7 years, he has served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at Warren High School. He is passionate about creating meaningful, positive learning experiences for all students. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters, playing golf and pickleball, traveling, camping, and DJing. Go Spartans!

mgavilanes@dusd.net

Ms. Gavilanes is excited to join Stauffer Middle School as a School Counselor. She has six years of experience as a middle school counselor and is passionate about supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and personal growth. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking counselor, she values building strong relationships with students and families and creating an inclusive environment where all students feel supported and empowered to succeed. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, running, hiking, traveling, and exploring new coffee shops. She is excited to be part of the Spartan family and looks forward to a great school year.

ahayes@dusd.net

With 22 years of dedicated experience as a school counselor, AndaJo Hayes is passionately committed to fostering the academic, emotional, and social growth of middle school students. Her mission is to empower students to overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve success in their educational journey. AndaJo believes in creating a supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn. Her expertise lies in guiding students through personal and academic development, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and confidence to navigate their adolescent years and reach their full potential.