Uda Hutchinson-McKenzie is a retired teacher, author, and reflective writer exploring issues of social justice, identity and education through books, blogs, and podcasts.
Uda Hutchinson-McKenzie is a retired teacher, author, and reflective writer exploring issues of social justice, identity and education through books, blogs, and podcasts.
Uda Hutchinson-McKenzie is a retired teacher, author, and reflective writer whose work is shaped by decades in the classroom and a lifelong commitment to truth, justice, and understanding. Her writing speaks honestly about racism, education, and the lived experiences that continue to shape our society.
Drawing from real classrooms, real conversations, and real lives, Uda writes to encourage empathy, critical thinking, and meaningful dialogue — especially around issues we are often taught to avoid.
Author & Blogger
A collection of prayers written to encourage, comfort, and strengthen the spirit. These prayers are grounded in Scripture and meant to be used personally, shared with others, or read in community.
Explores how a teacher’s silence communicates meaning, intention, and impact in the classroom.
Reflects on lived classroom experiences shaped by presence, pause, and awareness.
Examines how educators communicate values without speaking.
Considers how quiet interactions affect trust, belonging, and understanding.
Invites educators to reflect on the impact of their responses and presence.
Suitable for educators, professional learning, and thoughtful discussion.
God is “WOKE”
Keep Your Eyes On Jesus
Dipped in the Water: A Soulful Testimony
Why You Worry So Much?
Counting Minutes or Changing Lives? An honest look at what really makes teaching meaningful. Now that I’m no longer in the...
