'Always my goal to make it back': Satellite teacher who lost job over student name speaks out!   

Former Brevard County teacher Melissa Calhoun lost her job for using a student's chosen name without parental permission, sparking international attention and debate.

Despite a settlement allowing her to return to teaching with probation, Calhoun was barred from Brevard Public Schools by Superintendent Mark Rendell.

Community members and colleagues rallied behind Calhoun, advocating for her reinstatement and criticizing the district's handling of the situation.