From Classroom to Advocacy: Why This Educator Walked Away to Stand Up for Kids

The system isn’t just broken—it’s breaking teachers.This week on Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham sits down with Linda Glazewski, a bold new voice in the advocacy world. After 30+ years in the classroom, Linda walked away from the job she once loved to start advocating full-time for families and students with disabilities. Why? Because the very system she served was standing in the way of student success.👉 You’ll hear:What finally pushed Linda to say, “I’m done”The real story behind aggressive behaviors in co-taught classroomsWhy calling an IEP meeting isn’t always as simple as it soundsHow trauma, burnout, and broken systems affect great teachersThe one moment that made her say, “I have to do more”What teachers and parents need to understand about being allies—not adversariesThe training shift that changed her perspective (spoiler: it was the 2-Day Intensive!)This episode is for every teacher who wants to make a bigger impact, every parent who feels like no one’s listening, and every advocate trying to bridge the gap.📩 Want to connect with Linda Glazewski?Email: [email protected] Support the show✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨👩‍⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources🔗 Learn more at The Epic IEP™ Academy  First month free, after that, cancel anytime. 📱 Follow Karen on:TikTok & Instagram: @specialeducationbossYouTube: Special Education Academy🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence.📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.)Because when...