For Pre/Teens who are...
Where projects and ideas take root.
Collaborators
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?
Project-based
Community
Self-Initiation
Connection
Learning Curious
Authentic
Reflective
co-learning
+ exploration
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Changing the Way We Learn and Grow
Creating projects in beautiful spaces
LEAF is hosted at the beautiful and versatile The "B" Ranch, which offers Airbnb accommodations. For our co-learning collective, we have access to two thoughtfully designed tiny homes. While these spaces include beds due to their Airbnb setup, they are creatively utilized as part of our learning environment. Each tiny home serves as an inspiring space for creative projects and mindfulness activities, thoughtfully arranged to support our students' growth and exploration.
In addition to these cozy indoor spaces, the ranch provides the perfect setting for young people and teens to create, connect, and collaborate while sipping hot tea or cocoa as they work on their projects. Outdoor features include a serene pond, a charming little waterfall, and opportunities for supervised fishing. Students can engage in gardening, soap-making with goat's milk, and interacting with the ranch’s goats and chickens. Hammocks, outdoor comfy seating, and a firepit offer spaces for relaxation, while an indoor enclosed fireplace, microwave, and fridge provide added convenience. This unique environment fosters curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections in a safe and supportive space.
OUR LOCATION: THE "B" RANCH
10300 Lower Rocky River Road, Concord, NC
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:
Discover how we naturally learn—through play, curiosity, and exploration! Try it now by moving the colorful shapes to the left of the arrow. Go ahead, play!
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
WHAT'S YOUR FIRST PROJECT IDEA?
Create a sentence by clicking and dragging each word to the gray box. This sentence should describe what project you would like to bring to life at LEAF. Screenshot your sentence, post, and tag: #LCoLCollective and #LEAFCoLearningCollectiveCLT. Let your imagination take root!
If our site is this fun, imagine creating with us in person!
Our Ways of BEing Curriculum
Spaces where you can BE!
(The learning will take care of itself!)
Our Ways of BEing Curriculum guides learners through Creativity, Reflection, Collaboration, Resilience, Integrity, and Inspiration. It's all about learning how to be yourself, grow with others, and take ownership of your journey. This isn’t just about academics—it’s about building the skills that matter in life.
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!
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)
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
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)
Meet our Creative Team!
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
Meet Our Creative Team!
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 CoLearning 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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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
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!
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
Meet our Creative Team!
Meet Our UNC-C Project Mentors!
Priscilla Salgado-Diaz
UNCC Student, 2025
B.S. in Business Administration,
Management (Organizational Management and Economics)
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!
