Voyles said his client was sent a letter Nov. 6 by Abel stating: “My expectation is that you will treat [the student] the same as other male students, including using his preferred name and using male pronounces to refer to him. If you refuse to comply with this directive or if you have any further instances of using female pronouns or of avoiding the use of male pronouns to refer to [the student], it will be considered insubordination and will result in termination of your employment.”