"You can't lead anyone else further than you have gone yourself." This quote from Gene Mauch is especially true in the area of mental health and wellness. As students returned from remote learning, it became increasingly clear that they needed additional support in the areas of social/emotional learning and mental health. In order to provide that additional support, school leaders must expand their staff's ability to offer it. A crucial first step is prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and staff. This breakout session will detail how leaders at Balfour Elementary School helped build staff capacity in this area and provide participants with suggestions to take back to their schools.