This qualitative case study sought to uncover a deeper understanding of middle school teachers' perceptions of hybrid instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically as it related to the implementation, successes, challenges, and barriers. This study took place at a middle school in the suburbs of a Midwestern city. The data was derived from one-on-one virtual interviews with 10 tenured middle school teachers and with 5 of these teachers involved in a focus group using Zoom. The data analysis process unveiled four major themes: (a) Implementing hybrid instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging. Teachers lacked experience with hybrid teaching, and the implementation of this model during the pandemic negatively influenced the climate and culture of the school. Teachers also felt restricted by this model. (b) Technology enhanced the hybrid instruction experience. The use of technology is essential to successful hybrid instruction. Having a resident instructional technology expert positively contributed to the implementation of this model. Hybrid communication looks different from typical face-to-face communication. (c) Technology can be a challenge to successful hybrid instruction. Teachers had a difficult time building relationships in the hybrid format, student collaboration suffered, and lessons lacked spontaneity and creativity in the hybrid environment. (d) Teaching, using the hybrid model during the COVID-19 pandemic had major barriers, including the home learning environments of students and by the COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Recommendations include making time for teachers to learn best practices and attend professional development about hybrid instruction. Additionally, administrators should ensure that there are day-to-day instructional technology experts available to support teachers. [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://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]