Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
The Special Education Boss® Podcast is where advocacy meets action. Join Karen Mayer Cunningham each week as she empowers parents and professionals to understand their rights, navigate the system, and show up strong at the IEP table.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Latest Episodes
From Gym Class to Game Changer: How Adaptive Fitness Empowers Young Adults with Disabilities with Mike Lutey, Franchise Owner – Special Strong Houston
This week on Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham sits down with Mike Lutey, franchise owner of Special Strong Southeast & Northwest Houston, to talk about the power of adaptive fitness for individuals with dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:29
Ask the Advocate: Mayhem, Misconceptions, and Must-Know Answers
Welcome back to another power-packed episode of Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham — and welcome to the Month of Mayhem! From bathtub to beach to balcony, wherever you're tuning in, Karen is here with clarity, convicti...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:18
From Lion King Backpacks to Federal Reform: Karen’s Founding Story on Founders Future
In this special episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, CEO and founder of Special Education Academy, sits down with the Founders Future podcast to share the powerful story behind her life's work—advocating for students with disabilities. Fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:31
Ask the Advocate: IEP Drama, Pre-K Confusion, and the Truth About 504 Plans
This week on Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham is back behind the mic—and not holding back. From surprise IEP changes to last-minute general ed placements, Karen shares exactly what to do when your child’s services sudden...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:44
From Surviving to Living: A Special Conversation with Jennifer Swan
In this heartfelt and unforgettable episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham is joined by Jennifer Swan—a constitutional lawyer, caregiver, and speaker who shares her extraordinary journey raising her daughter Kennedy, who lives with Spinal Muscu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:49
