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Jon Stafford, school nurse in Ipswich, bringing decades of clinical and behavioral health experience to support safe, healthy school communities.

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With experience spanning school health, pediatric care, and behavioral health, Jon Stafford supports students, families, and schools through thoughtful care, clear communication, and accurate medical documentation. His work helps schools make informed decisions that protect student well-being beyond the classroom.

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Jon Stafford

Jon Stafford is a school nurse based in Ipswich with more than two decades of experience working across healthcare, behavioral health, and public education. His career has focused on supporting student well-being through thoughtful clinical care, clear communication, and careful documentation.

Before entering nursing, Jon Stafford worked for ten years as a mental health counselor supporting children and adolescents in residential care settings. He later provided one-on-one Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children with autism, experiences that shaped his understanding of behavioral and developmental health.

Jon’s nursing background includes work in pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine, and acute care, where accuracy and clinical judgment were essential. He has spent many years serving as a public school nurse and district coordinator in Massachusetts, including earlier service in the Winthrop school system and ongoing work supporting students and schools in Ipswich.

His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and the importance of accurate medical documentation in school settings. Jon brings a steady, practical approach to school health, focusing on supporting students, families, and school communities in ways that extend beyond the classroom.