The principal purpose of the study was to understand the lived experiences of educators who taught during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential effects of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers' mental health, well-being and risk of attrition. Considering that the pandemic is just a few years old, research on the implications for teachers is scarce. A qualitative narrative inquiry design was used to solicit post pandemic narratives and then analyzed and coded for themes. Semi structured interviews were conducted as well as the use of a reflexive journal and document review to deepen inquiry during the second phase. Findings and implications are shared which support the need for more support for educators in decreasing job demands and improving mental health during crisis teaching. [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/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]