“Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate” (featuring Michelle Choairy

In Episode 11 of Hall Pass to Nowhere, host Timothy White sits down with Michelle Choairy, a passionate non-attorney special education advocate, founder of Wisdom4ComplexKids, and mentor to families of neurodivergent children. Thrive+1

Together, they explore the nuances, challenges, and power of advocacy from the family’s perspective—when you don’t have a law degree but still know your child’s rights and needs.

What you’ll gain from this episode:

• Michelle’s personal journey—from parent advocate to full-time champion for special education equity

• How non-attorney advocates can meaningfully support families navigating IEPs, school systems, and service coordination

• Strategies for building confidence, clarity, and collaboration in meetings and educational planning

• Real tools and mindset shifts to move from feeling unheard to becoming a respected partner in your child’s education

• Inspiration for educators, parents, and advocates to see each child’s complexity not as a barrier, but as an opportunity

  
  

Whether you’re a caregiver in the special education journey, an educator seeking to partner better with families, or an advocate in training, Episode 11 offers both heart and actionable insight. 🎧

Listen now: Episode 11 – Michelle Choairy, Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate and start advocating with clarity, purpose, and strength.