Ex-Teacher Allowed to Continue Teaching Despite Nickname Complaint

Ex-teacher allowed to continue teaching despite nickname complaint

By Luana Munoz Click here for updates on this story     BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Melissa Calhoun appeared before the State of Florida Education Practices Commission on Wednesday, where the commission upheld a settlement allowing her to continue teaching during a one-year probation, despite a nickname complaint. The settlement terms include a one-year probation during

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By Luana Munoz Click here for updates on this story     BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Melissa Calhoun appeared before the State of Florida Education Practices Commission on Wednesday, where the commission upheld a settlement allowing her to continue teaching during a one-year probation, despite a nickname complaint. The settlement terms include a one-year probation during which Calhoun is allowed to teach, a letter of reprimand, a $750 fine a…

Ex-Brevard teacher allowed to continue teaching despite nickname complaint

The teacher had been referring to a student by a name other than their legal name, without parental permission.

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Brevard Public Schools has decided not to rehire veteran AP Literature teacher Melissa Calhoun, despite the Florida Department of Education’s Education Practices Commission ruling last week that she may continue teaching while serving a one-year probation. Calhoun, who taught at Satellite High School for more than a decade, was removed in April after using a student’s chosen name without written parental consent, a violation of a 2023 Florida Bo…