Toxic leadership is a prevalent issue in public education, with toxic leaders showing harmful behaviors and inconsistent personalities. This leadership style can have lasting consequences on public education. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of toxic leadership in public education. This study aimed to examine the effects of toxic leadership in public education and identify strategies for addressing consequential issues such as education staff turnover, morale, and job performance. The general research question for this study will be: 'How do educators and support staff describe toxic leadership practice and its impacts in the arena of public education?' The researcher applied a qualitative phenomenological methodology to explore the effects of toxic leadership on education staff, using open-ended interviews. The interview procedure included six education staff members, comprised of two teacher's assistants and four licensed degreed instructors. The present study employed purposive convenience sampling, a nonrandom method, to select participants based on practical factors. The researcher used a semi-structured interview technique with open-ended questions to gather qualitative information. The findings can serve as a basis for future research and workable solutions. To combat toxic leadership, strategies include holding individuals accountable, fostering a culture of respect, empowering employees, and creating a pleasant atmosphere. [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.]