Because the role of the principal has changed dramatically, preparation programs have adapted to better prepare these leaders. This study examines one program using surveys and interviews of completers. Results showed that these leaders found themselves in an uncomfortable new area, what we deem "the in-between." Using the theoretical framework of the third space, this qualitative study found three areas defining this space: sense of self, transition of thinking, and complexity of the third space. Deconstructing this space with the realization that it is an area for growth and meaningful dialogue should be an aim of principal preparation programs.