Former Brevard teacher urges school board to reinstate her after contract nonrenewal

Brevard County rallies for teacher removed over student nickname

Dozens of students, parents, and community members packed a Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday night to demand the return of a teacher removed last year for using a student’s preferred nickname instead of their legal name.

Brevard County community rallies for dismissed teacher Melissa Calhoun

Former Brevard County teacher Melissa Calhoun received support from the community at a school board meeting after being dismissed for using a student's preferred name without parental consent.

Former Brevard teacher urges school board to reinstate her after contract nonrenewal

A former Satellite High School teacher appeared before the Brevard County School Board Tuesday night, urging members to reinstate her after her contract was not renewed.Melissa Calhoun, who lost her position last school year, said she was moved by the show of support from residents, parents and fellow educators who spoke on her behalf during public comment.“It’s very heartening and encouraging to hear and to see students utilize their voices and…

John Thomas’ Push to Rehire Melissa Calhoun Falls Short - The Space Coast Rocket

At tonight’s Brevard Public Schools (BPS) meeting, a large crowd gathered to deliver impassioned speeches in support of former Satellite High AP English teacher Melissa Calhoun. BPS made national headlines earlier this year after deciding not to renew Calhoun’s contract, following her admission that she had used the “preferred name” of a student—a name the student had gone by for years. Despite more than a decade of “highly effective” performanc…