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Develop Confident Young Leaders
Become a Surrealeon® Fellow
The Surrealeon® Youth Leadership Fellowship is a 9-month leadership formation experience designed for homeschool students ages 9–14.
Fellows participate in two age-appropriate cohorts:
Emerging Fellows (ages 9–11)
Rising Fellows (ages 12–14)
Through speaking exercises and collaborative challenges, fellows develop confidence, communication skills, and leadership presence.
Fellows participate in a space where they can discover their voice, practice expressing their ideas, and learn how to influence the world around them with confidence and integrity.
Each weekly session is designed as a leadership lab, where students actively engage in teamwork challenges, communication practice, leadership discussions, and guided reflection using the Surrealeon® Leadership Workbook.
Rather than simply learning about leadership, fellows practice leadership together through discussion, collaboration, and reflection within the fellowship community.
Leadership Skills Fellows Develop
The Surrealeon® Youth Leadership Fellowship focuses on the internal foundations of leadership, helping students develop skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Fellows Develop
Confidence & Self Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Clear Communication
& Articulation
Leadership Presence & Posture
Initiative and Personal Responsibility
Growth Mindset & Resilience
Program Structure
September - May
The fellowship meets once per week for 90 minutes and follows a structured 9-month journey that allows students to build leadership habits over time.
EMERGING FELLOWS (ages 9-11)
Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
RISING FELLOWS (ages 12-14)
Wednesdays: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
*** Students attend one weekly session but may attend another session during the week if they need to make up a missed class.
Fellows also use the Surrealeon® Leadership Workbook, which guides reflection, leadership exercises, and weekly challenges throughout the fellowship.
The Surrealeon® Fellowship is designed as a developmental leadership pathway, where students grow in confidence, communication, and interpersonal leadership through progressively deeper experiences.
The first year of the fellowship focuses on helping students develop self-confidence, leadership awareness, and foundational communication skills that prepare them to express their ideas and lead with greater confidence.
At the conclusion of the program, fellows participate in the Surrealeon® Leadership Showcase, where students present speeches and reflections highlighting their leadership growth throughout the year.
Families are invited to celebrate the transformation and accomplishments of the fellows.
Created by Tiffany Walker
The Surrealeon® Youth Leadership Fellowship was created by Tiffany Walker, who brings over two decades of experience in youth empowerment, leadership development, and performing arts education.
Tiffany is a former Miss New York and Miss America finalist, where her platform focused on youth empowerment and personal development. She is also the co-founder of Talent of Purpose Performing Arts & Leadership Center, where she helped develop programs that combine confidence-building, performance skills, and leadership development for young people.
As a Certified Life Breakthrough Coach, Tiffany has spent years developing curriculum and experiences that help individuals cultivate confidence, clarity, and personal leadership.
The fellowship reflects her belief that leadership is developed through practice, embodiment, and experience—not simply through theory. The program incorporates interactive learning, repetition, call-and-response engagement, and elements drawn from theater and performance training to help students develop strong presence, communication skills, and leadership confidence.
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Our Vision
The Surrealeon® Youth Leadership Fellowship is designed to help young people discover their voice, strengthen their character, and grow into confident leaders who positively influence their families, communities, and future endeavors.
Apply to Become a
Surrealeon® Fellow
This short interest form takes less than 30 seconds to complete.
After submitting the form, families will receive an invitation to attend a Surrealeon® Preview Leadership Session, where students can experience the fellowship environment before enrollment opens.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming the next group of Surrealeon® Fellows.
Cohort spaces are limited to maintain a small and engaging fellowship environment.
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