Individuals working in school settings are particularly vulnerable to work-related stress. Data from the 2013 Gallup-Health-ways Well-Being Index found that 46% of teachers in K-12 settings report high levels of daily stress (Lever et al., 2017). About 40% of Black or African American teachers were considering leaving their jobs, compared with about 30% of White teachers. Although these rates are concerning, it is hypothesized that some teachers and principals are considering leaving due to job dissatisfaction rather than a major disruption in the workforce (Nguyen et al., 2022). What is known are the causes of these significant levels of stress for African American teachers. What is not known is what they do to maintain their well-being. This study used a case study methodology to examine the factors African American teachers experience to manage their burnout and stress in the work environment. The study examined and described African American teachers and their well-being in an impoverished school, and how they endure day-to-day work stressors yet maintained a healthy school. Positive factors promoted health in African American teachers, and administrators took steps in order to improve the well-being of these teachers. As a result, there were improved outcomes for the school. Once these African American teachers' basic needs are determined, then it is time to examine the self. It is clear that many of the African American teachers were finding joy in their work individually by managing their stress with short-term goals, such as exercising, journaling, meditation and even shopping. However, the main contributing factor is that the administrators at this impoverished, yet healthy school have long-term structured goals of support, and structural and climate changes in place, which focus on long-term maintenance. As the well-being of these teachers has improved, there were improved outcomes for their students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]