About Us

ABOUT
STUDIOFIVE10

A movement dedicated to healing, growth, and connection through restorative and social-emotional practices.

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Emmanuel Keys

Emmanuel Keys

Founder, Executive Director

OUR STORY

Founded in 2020 by Emmanuel Keys, StudioFive10 was born during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the growing emotional and social challenges faced by youth. What began as virtual Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops quickly became a vital space where young people could process emotions, build confidence, and reconnect with hope.

As the need grew, so did our impact. StudioFive10 evolved from an online initiative into a community-driven movement, partnering with schools, families, and organizations to create environments rooted in self-awareness, empathy, healing, and togetherness.

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Mission

To equip youth and the adults who support them with restorative and social-emotional tools that foster self-awareness, empathy, healing, and togetherness.

Vision

We envision communities where individuals embody the skills to build and sustain healthy relationships rooted in respect, resilience, and unity creating environments with fewer conflicts and more opportunities for restoration.

Values that guide our work

Our Core Values

Self-Awareness

We believe transformation begins within. By understanding our emotions, choices, and impact on others, we create space for growth, accountability, and mindful action.

Empathy

Empathy allows us the ability to understand the experiences of others. It strengthens relationships and creates the foundation for meaningful connection.

Resilience

Resilience empowers us to grow through adversity, turning challenges into opportunities for learning, healing, and collective strength.

Togetherness

True progress happens when we come together with a shared purpose.

Leadership Team

School Community Development Coaches (SCDC)

School Partnerships

We partner with schools to implement restorative practices and social-emotional learning programs that improve school climate and student outcomes.

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Murphy Elementary
Murphy Elementary
Murphy Elementary
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Our
Approach

Our approach is grounded in restorative and social-emotional practices that center relationships, accountability, and growth.

  • Building Self-Awareness
  • Practicing Empathy & Accountability
  • Strengthening Communication
  • Connecting to the Communities We Serve
  • Demonstrating cultural competence in the communities we serve
  • Fostering Meaningful Community Connections Seeing Potential Beyond Circumstances
  • Seeing Potential Beyond Circumstances

Our Five Core Pillars

1

Social-Emotional Skill Building

We teach restorative and social-emotional tools that strengthen self-awareness, accountability, empathy, and resilience.

2

Voice and Accountability

We create spaces where every person feels heard and responsible for their impact. True growth happens when individuals can reflect, repair, and restore.

3

Human-Centered Communication

We help adults communicate with youth in ways that lead with understanding, creating dialogue that builds trust and respect.

4

Cultural Competence

We honor the lived experiences and identities of the people we serve.

5

Conflict as Growth

We view conflict and wrong decision making not as failure, but as an opportunity to learn, build empathy, and strengthen relationships through restorative processes.

What We Do

We help schools and communities reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and build emotionally resilient students through restorative and social-emotional practices.

One-On-One SEL Interventions

Supporting individual emotional growth and regulation.

Professional Development for Staff

Equipping educators with restorative communication and classroom management skills.

Small Group SEL Lessons & Classroom Sessions

Teaching social-emotional competencies that build self-awareness, empathy, and teamwork.

Family Engagement Workshops

Building bridges between school and home through collaborative learning and dialogue.

Restorative Circles and Mediations

Creating safe spaces for dialogue, understanding, and repair.

Parent & Guardian Coaching

Helping families model restorative communication and emotional regulation at home.

Reentry & Repair Agreements

Guiding students and staff through restorative steps after conflict or harm occurs.

Our Commitment to
Uplifting marginalized Youth, adults, and families

ElevateFive10 is an initiative of StudioFive10 that exists to uplift, empower, and invest in marginalized youth, adults, and families. Grounded in culture and community, the program provides mentorship, resources, and transformative experiences that help participants build confidence and step into their full potential

By creating culturally responsive spaces that honor identity and lived experience, we help ensure every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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Our
Impact

Since 2020, StudioFive10 has supported thousands of students, families, and educators through restorative practices and social-emotional learning programs.

2021-2022

Impact Report

2022-2023

Impact Report

2023-2024

Impact Report

Corporate Partnerships

StudioFive10 Team Group

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Stronger Communities

Be part of the work that supports your community, strengthening relationships and creating spaces where people can grow, heal, and come together.

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