Intermediate Counselors
Meet The Team
Joy Sparrey
- Grades: 3-5
- Bachelor’s Degree: Aquinas College
- Master’s Teaching Degree: Marygrove College
- Master’s Counseling Degree: Buena Vista University
- Email: sparreyj@gilbertcsd.org
- Phone: 515-232-3748
- I joined the Counseling staff in 2019, after previously serving Gilbert Schools as the Intermediate Secretary for six years. I love Gilbert because of the collaborative atmosphere and because the young people here are so kind, joyful, and teach me something every day! In my free time, I enjoy kayaking and being outside (yes, even in the winter).
Mel Woodin
- Student and Family Advocate
- Hometown: Clear Lake, IA
- Bachelor’s Degree: Iowa State University
- Email: woodinm@gilbertcsd.org
- Phone: 515-232-3748
- I joined the counseling staff in 2021. My role is to reinforce the curriculum of the school counseling program in 1:1 or small group settings. I work directly with students on mindfulness, emotional regulation, behavioral interventions, conflict resolution, social skills, worries, etc. I am so grateful to live in such a generous community where families look out for one another. It also doesn’t hurt to be close to ISU so my family and I can cheer on the Cyclones. I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends.
