Our Story
About Permission To Succeed
We believe every child deserves an education built around who they are — not a one-size-fits-all system that leaves potential untapped.
Our Mission
Education Built Around Your Child
At Permission To Succeed Education Center, our mission is to provide a holistic, personalized K-12 education that prepares every student for success in the modern world. We foster a love of learning and a commitment to excellence — on each child’s own terms.
We are a Cognia-accredited Fort Lauderdale private microschool serving kindergarten through 12th grade. Our intimate, homestyle environment means students receive the individual attention they deserve, with instruction tailored to their true grade level in every subject.
“A different way of doing school — where every child has permission to succeed.”
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Compassion
Every student is treated with dignity and care. We build genuine relationships that make students feel seen, valued, and supported.
Safety
Our bully-free environment ensures every child can focus on learning without fear — emotionally and physically safe every day.
Innovation
We blend in-person and digital learning, diagnostic assessments, and individualized curricula to keep education fresh and effective.
Community
We are more than a school — we are a family. Parents, teachers, and students work together toward shared success.
Excellence
Cognia-accredited and held to the highest standards, we push every student to reach their full academic and personal potential.
Inclusion
We celebrate diverse backgrounds and cultural heritage, weaving social-emotional learning into everything we do.
Leadership
Meet Our Principal
Principal & Administrator
Felicia Rattray
Felicia founded Permission To Succeed Education Center with a vision to create a school where every child is truly seen. With years of experience in K-12 education and a passion for personalized learning, she leads the school with warmth, expertise, and unwavering dedication to student success.
Our Journey
How We Got Here
Permission To Succeed Education Center founded in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Achieved Cognia accreditation — a nationally recognized mark of educational excellence
Featured in Forbes for reshaping K-12 education through microschooling in South Florida
Expanded enrichment programs including financial literacy and entrepreneurship
Launched blended/hybrid learning format combining in-person and digital instruction
Continuing to grow and serve families across Fort Lauderdale and beyond
Credentials
Accreditations & Recognitions
We are held to the highest standards so you can trust your child is receiving a world-class education.
Florida Private School
Florida High School Diploma Issuing Institution
Bright Futures Scholarship Eligible
NCAA Course Approved
Dual Enrollment Partner
Step Up For Students Scholarship Accepted
AAA Scholarship Accepted
Ready to Join?
Give Your Child Permission to Succeed
We’d love to meet your family and show you what makes PTSEC different. Book a tour and see it for yourself.