LMU/LLS Theses and Dissertations 2020 Being Scrappy: Charter School Leaders and the Transition to the Principalship at Title I Schools Kalin Balcomb Loyola Marymount University,
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[email protected]. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Being Scrappy: Charter School Leaders and the Transition to the Principalship at Title I Schools by Kalin Balcomb A dissertation presented to the Faculty of the School of Education, Loyola Marymount University, in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education 2020 i Being Scrappy: Charter School Leaders and the Transition to the Principalship at Title I Schools Copyright © 2020 by Kalin Balcomb ii ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My dissertation journey was often daunting and sometimes disheartening. While my dissertation journey was incredibly valuable to my work and my own growth as a school leader, writing a dissertation while working full time was a difficult process, and I owe the following people endless gratitude. To my hardworking and ever supportive Chair, Dr.