The LEAF Collective is a consistent co-learning experience where Creatives have the time, space, materials, mentorship, and creative community to pursue their ideas through individual and collaborative projects.
Creatives work alongside the same crew each week, connect with professionals related to their interests, receive guidance and feedback, build project management and executive functioning skills, and have opportunities to share and speak confidently about their work.
This experience is for Creatives who want to:
Build a consistent creative crew
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Strengthen their skills and body of work
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Develop project management and executive functioning skills
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Share ideas and receive feedback from peers
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Critique, collaborate, and learn from others
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Work on individual or collaborative projects
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Explore different media and creative processes
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Connect with curated professionals for guidance and feedback
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Join creative outings connected to their interests
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Present their work through Portfolio Days
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Build confidence speaking about and sharing their work
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Build creative friendships in and outside of LEAF
DETAILS:
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Location: A beautiful, clean cabin on the lake in Huntersville*
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Ages: 10+**
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Term: Fall 2026
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Frequency: 3 days per week
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Days: Tuesday through Thursday
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Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
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Visual Arts Program Fee: $1150/month ($19/hour) and all materials are included
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Payment Type: Private Pay or ESA+
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Fall Seat Reservation: $300 one time, private pay
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Availability: Fall 2026 cohort now forming
* 5 Creatives will secure this space, we currently have 4!
**Have a Creative who is 10 or 11? We’re happy to talk about whether the Collective may be a good fit.
Hi there! Welcome to LEAF Collective!
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Tutor Program Fee: $1,150 monthly
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Payment: Private Pay or ESA+
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Fall Seat Reservation: $300 one time, private pay
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Availability: Fall 2026 cohort now forming
Hi there! Welcome to LEAF Collective!
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Tutor Program Fee: $1,150 monthly
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Payment: Private Pay or ESA+
-
Fall Seat Reservation: $300 one time, private pay
-
Availability: Fall 2026 cohort now forming
Hi there! Welcome to LEAF Collective!
The LEAF Collective is a consistent co-learning experience where Creatives have the time, space, materials, mentorship, and creative community to pursue their ideas through individual and collaborative projects.
Creatives work alongside the same crew each week, connect with professionals related to their interests, receive guidance and feedback, build project management and executive functioning skills, and have opportunities to share and speak confidently about their work.
This experience is for Creatives who want to:
-
Build a consistent creative crew
-
Strengthen their skills and body of work
-
Develop project management and executive functioning skills
-
Share ideas and receive feedback from peers
-
Critique, collaborate, and learn from others
-
Work on individual or collaborative projects
-
Explore different media and creative processes
-
Connect with curated professionals for guidance and feedback
-
Join creative outings connected to their interests
-
Present their work through Portfolio Days
-
Build confidence speaking about and sharing their work
-
Build creative friendships in and outside of LEAF
DETAILS:
-
Location: A beautiful, clean cabin on the lake in Huntersville*
-
Ages: 10+
-
Term: Fall 2026
-
Frequency: 3 days per week
-
Days: Tuesday through Thursday
-
Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
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Tutor Program Fee: We’re currently finalizing fees for our incoming 2026–27 LEAF Collective cohort.
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Payment Type: Private Pay or ESA+
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Fall Seat Reservation: $300 one time, private pay
** 5 Creatives will secure this space, we currently have 4!
**Have a Creative who is 10 or 11? We’re happy to talk about whether the Collective may be a good fit.
Hi there! Welcome to LEAF Collective!
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Tutor Program Fee: $1,150 monthly
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Payment: Private Pay or ESA+
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Fall Seat Reservation: $300 one time, private pay
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Availability: Fall 2026 cohort now forming
Scout, Age 15
Liam, Age 14
Hi there!
I'm Tiffany Lespoir (Pierce) (Less-pour), aka Mrs. Tiff/Auntie Tiff and I have connected with and Bre’Anna Washington-Weatherford, aka Bee 🐝, to co-create LEAF Co-Learning Collective. With a shared vision to nurture and empower pre-teens and teens, we’ve combined our expertise to create a space where curiosity sparks, projects thrive, and collaboration is at the center. Together, we’re building LEAF as a hub for independent thinkers, collaborative creators, and innovative learners. It’s a space that challenges traditional ideas of education while building a community of growth and exploration. We’re excited to have you on this journey with us!
Tiffany:
With degrees in Visual Arts, Art History, and Curriculum Design, Tiffany brings years of experience in homeschooling, education innovation, owning an art studio for children in NYC for seven years, and community building. She’s all about designing environments where students can explore, create, and grow.
Tiffany S Lespoir (Pierce)
Founder, Director
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
Anisha (Class of 2027):
Pursuing dual degrees in Data Science and Business Analytics, Anisha excels in project management, collaboration, and team-building. Her leadership in mentoring and her success in innovative, community-focused projects reflect LEAF’s mission to nurture curiosity and inspire learners to create real-world impact.
Anisha Nannapaneni (Nu-na-pun-nee)
UNCC Student, 2027
Dual DegreeB.S. in Data Science,
B.S. in Business Analytics
Hi there! Welcome to LEAF Collective!
The LEAF Collective is a consistent co-learning experience where Creatives have the time, space, materials, mentorship, and creative community to pursue their ideas through individual and collaborative projects.
Creatives work alongside the same crew each week, connect with professionals related to their interests, receive guidance and feedback, build project management and executive functioning skills, and have opportunities to share and speak confidently about their work.Critique, collaborate, and learn from others
-
Work on individual or collaborative projects
-
Explore different media and creative processes
-
Connect with curated professionals for guidance and feedback
-
Join creative outings connected to their interests
-
Present their work through Portfolio Days
-
Build confidence speaking about and sharing their work
-
Build creative friendships in and outside of LEAF
*Have a Creative who is 10 or 11? We’re happy to talk about whether the Collective may be a good fit.
Come meet LEAF.
Our virtual Collective Info Session is a chance to hear more about how the experience works, what a typical week can look like, projects and mentorship, ESA+, our Fall studio plans, and what happens next.
There will also be time to ask questions and decide whether the Collective feels like the right fit for your Creative and family.
LEAF Studio Collective
Create within a cohort
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
Bre’Anna: A creative powerhouse with a background in History and Africana Studies, Bre’Anna is an author, illustrator, and founder of BeeThee LLC. She specializes in crafting art-based programs that encourage self-expression and hands-on learning.
Bre’Anna Washington-Weatherford,
Co-Creator Strategist
Anisha Nannapaneni (Nu-na-pun-nee)
UNCC Student, 2027
Dual Degree
B.S. in Data Science, B.S. in Business Analytics
Hi!
We’re Priscilla Salgado-Diaz and Anisha Nannapaneni (Nun-na-pun-nee), UNC Charlotte students and proud Project Mentor Managers at LEAF Co-Learning Collective. As current students with a passion for empowering pre-teens and teens, we bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills to help learners grow, collaborate, and thrive in a creative, project-based environment.
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Priscilla (Class of 2025): Majoring in Organizational Management with a Minor in Economics, Priscilla brings experience mentoring students through personalized action plans, improving academic performance, and fostering time management. Her dedication to cultural inclusivity and community engagement aligns with LEAF’s focus on collaboration and meaningful connections.
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Anisha (Class of 2027): Pursuing dual degrees in Data Science and Business Analytics, Anisha excels in project management, collaboration, and team-building. Her leadership in mentoring and her success in innovative, community-focused projects reflect LEAF’s mission to nurture curiosity and inspire learners to create real-world impact.
Together, we help LEAF learners transform ideas into impactful projects, cultivating creativity, resilience, and teamwork every step of the way. At LEAF, we’re excited to grow alongside our learners in a space that celebrates exploration and discovery!
Get Involved
Join us in creating transformative learning experiences for pre-teens and teens. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, there are countless ways to get involved—through workshops, mentorship, or supporting our vision. Together, we can nurture curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, building a space where young learners thrive and ideas take root. Let’s grow this movement, one project at a time!
LEAF CoLearning Collective is a co-learning, project-based micro-learning co-op space where ideas and projects take root. Designed for pre-teens and teens, it’s a place inspired by the energy of co-working spaces. LEAF empowers learners to co-create, reflect, and thrive through natural meaningful connections, shared ideas, and collective problem-solving.
WHAT IS LEAF CO-LEARNING
COLLECTIVE?
co-learning
+ exploration
= discovery
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A Day In the Life at LEAF
Get a feel for LEAF! Meet, greet and, connect. Explore the spaces where creativity takes root. SCHEDULE A VISIT
Orient at Root Day
Dive into the LEAF experience! Learn how we collaborate, co-learn, and bring big ideas to life.
Create A Project Plan
Work with peers, by yourself, and/or a Project Mentor to create a SMART project plan with milestones.
Create and Collaborate
It's time to put your plan into action and begin to bring your plan into fruition!
Portfolio Day
Week 6 is special! This is the time when you share your completed project with the collective!
Become Apart of Our Collective
Meet our Creative Team!
Meet our Creative Team!
Hi!
We’re Priscilla Salgado-Diaz and Anisha Nannapaneni (Nun-na-pun-nee), UNC Charlotte students and proud Project Mentor Managers at LEAF Co-Learning Collective. As current students with a passion for empowering pre-teens and teens, we bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills to help learners grow, collaborate, and thrive in a creative, project-based environment. Together, we help LEAF learners transform ideas into impactful projects, cultivating creativity, resilience, and teamwork every step of the way. At LEAF, we’re excited to grow alongside our learners in a space that celebrates exploration and discovery!
Priscilla (Class of 2025):
Majoring in Organizational Management with a Minor in Economics, Priscilla brings experience mentoring students through personalized action plans, improving academic performance, and fostering time management. Her dedication to cultural inclusivity and community engagement aligns with LEAF’s focus on collaboration and meaningful connections.
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
