This case study focuses on emotionally draining situations for school leaders in the context of work intensification. Specifically, this study draws upon real-life reports from Canadian studies to present a fictitious scenario. This case depicts a high school principal who must simultaneously deal with student discipline, interact with parents, conduct classroom walk-throughs, complete tasks associated with being an instructional leader, and work with teachers--to name a few. Readers are encouraged to connect research to practice through several teaching activities that include: a "jigsaw discussion approach," a "think-pair-share approach," a "forum theatre approach," and a "pro and con grid" approach.