Black in School: The Black Teacher's Guide for Surviving the Classroom
A guide for Black teachers navigating and thriving in the classroom.
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International Inclusion Leader · Speaker · Consultant · Author
Building Inclusive
Systems by
Building People.
Helping schools, leaders and organisations create lasting change through evidence-informed inclusion, leadership and coaching.
About Manny
“You cannot build an inclusive system without first building the people inside it.”
10+
Years in Education
30+
Countries Reached
150+
Keynotes & Engagements
From the classroom to the boardroom — building people who build systems.
Emmanuel Awoyelu — known as Manny Awo — is an international education leader, keynote speaker, leadership coach and consultant with over a decade of experience inside schools and school systems around the world.
His career began in the classroom and grew into senior leadership roles across international schools, where he learned that lasting change is never just a policy decision — it is built person by person, habit by habit, leader by leader. Today, Manny works with schools, education systems and organisations across the globe, helping leaders design cultures of genuine inclusion and strengthen instructional practice.
He is a sought-after conference speaker, a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams, and a published writer whose work explores what it really takes to build inclusive, high-performing institutions. His approach is evidence-informed, practically grounded, and always centred on people — because you cannot build an inclusive system without first building the people who run it.
- 10+ years in education
- International school leadership
- Leadership coach
- Conference speaker
- Consultant
- Published writer
Schools, Conferences & Organisations
Speaking & Consultancy
Keynotes that move rooms — and the systems inside them.
Emmanuel takes audiences and teams beyond the language of good intentions into the discipline of inclusive systems — combining research, lived global experience and unflinching candour across three areas of work.
Keynote
Keynotes
A signature keynote built on two decades of work inside schools, systems and organisations.
- Building Inclusive Systems by Building People
Workshop
Workshops
Immersive, practice-based sessions designed for staff teams and leadership groups.
Leadership
Instructional Coaching
Inclusive Practice
Oracy
Consultancy
Consultancy
Confidential, evidence-informed advisory for schools and organisations that intend to build for the long term.
School Improvement
Inclusion Reviews
Leadership Coaching
Strategic Planning
Advisory work is never one-size-fits-all. It is the patient, precise work of building people who can carry a system forward.
Newsletter
What People Say
"He is an authentic, purposeful, values-driven educator and leader who I highly recommend."
"Manny shares his expertise with authority and lightness of touch. The contribution he has made to the Myatt & Co platform has been considerable."
"He supported me in trying to improve recruitment of a more diverse intake to primary teaching. I highly recommend working with him if you ever get the chance: you won't regret it!"
"His ability to build genuine trust with the most complex and disengaged young people, and then translate that relational intelligence into whole-school systems, staff CPD and lasting institutional change, is rare."
"Emmanuel inspires all of us to be the best version of ourselves."
"Emmanuel has a wealth of knowledge of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) sector and an ability to inspire other SEND professionals as well as parents, carers, and families to support vulnerable young people."
"His guidance, encouragement and belief in my abilities have helped me grow in confidence and become a more effective LSA."
"Emmanuel is an excellent communicator and storyteller."
"He writes excellent and practical best practice articles for our magazine. He comes highly recommended and is a pleasure to work with."
Book Contributions
A preview of Manny's published book contributions — real titles Manny has contributed to, available now.
A Little Guide for Teachers: Thriving in Your First Years of Teaching
Practical, supportive guidance for teachers navigating their early years in the classroom.
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Boys Do Cry: Improving Boys' Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
Addressing boys' mental health and wellbeing through practical, evidence-informed strategies for schools.
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Let's build something inclusive.
Whether you are booking a keynote, opening a consultancy engagement, or seeking commentary for the press — Manny responds personally to every enquiry.