Teachers' physical and mental well-being have deteriorated in recent decades due to the pressures and strains in the workplace. This research was designed to contribute to a better understanding of teachers' challenges and struggles in their daily practices and their relationships with the school leadership team, colleagues, and the community. The sample consisted of six teachers who had worked for secondary public schools in Uruguay for more than five years. This study's theory was the Caring School Leadership model developed by Smylie et al. in 2016. This model provides guidance that stimulates caring communities inside and outside schools. Considering the participants' Latin cultural background, I used "platicas" to collect narratives about those behaviors the teacher participants perceived that shaped their morale, well-being, and professional identity at work. I collected and analyzed data to uncover themes about participants' perceptions of the best practices to boost morale and regain the prestige teachers used to hold in the past. [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.]