FCS Founder
Rooted in Ensley and connected to a broader world, Florecer was created to bring together language, culture, academics, leadership, and belonging in one vibrant learning community.
Founder & CEO
On’Draya Morris
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Born in MI, with roots in AL. Grandchild of the Great Migration.
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Educator/Community Advocate for over 15 years in refugee, immigrant and multilingual communities of color.
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12+ years of experience in classroom & instructional practices, academic coaching, professional development, charter school leadership, and DDI.
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Wife, Caregiver, and Mother of 3.
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MSEd from John Hopkins
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Doctoral Student in Bilingual Education
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Charter school experience in NYC, MA, AL and ATL. We are stronger together/Nosotros somos más fuertes juntos
On’Draya is committed to serving our diverse future generations and their families with the dignity and honor they deserve. Her leadership embodies her multicultural upbringing which led to her genuine love for all people and the desire to create transformational change through educational equity in our community.
Her vision is that Florecer will be a bridge through academic achievement and language immersion to a transformational future for all students in Alabama and across the nation.
Florecer is more than a school building. It is a growing community where children are encouraged to be curious, families are invited to lead, cultures are celebrated, and every ambassador is challenged to grow academically and personally.
Our goal is not simply to prepare students for the next grade.
We are preparing them for a changing world.
A world where they can communicate across cultures, lead with integrity, think creatively, embrace differences, and use their gifts to make a meaningful difference.