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Who is Alan Beam?

Alan Beam brings over 40 years of experience in education, spanning roles from classroom teacher to district leader. After retiring as a high school principal, he returned to the classroom before taking on a new challenge as Assistant Dean at Washburn Tech. Following his retirement from Washburn Tech, he returned two years later as Director of Professional Development, Substitutes, and Corrections. His unwavering passion for education drives his commitment to supporting schools, educators, and organizations in achieving excellence.

Your Partner in Educational Excellence

I believe every student deserves access to high-quality education that inspires, empowers, and prepares them for success. As a dedicated educational consultant, I work with K–12 schools, educators, and administrators to provide expert guidance and innovative solutions tailored to each learning community’s unique needs.

My Mission

My mission is simple: to elevate education. I collaborate with schools to enhance curricula, improve teaching practices, and create inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. With my support, educators are empowered to deliver exceptional instruction, and students gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

What I Offer

• Professional Development: Customized workshops and training sessions to help teachers and administrators stay ahead of educational trends and implement best practices.

• School Improvement Planning: Strategic planning to drive academic achievement and overall school success.

• Parent & Community Engagement: Building strong relationships with families and communities to foster collaboration.

• Leadership Development: Coaching for building leadership teams and administrators to ensure effective school leadership.

Why Choose Me?

With decades of experience in education, I bring knowledge, expertise, and passion to every project. I understand the challenges schools face and provide personalized support that delivers measurable results. Whether you want to enhance curriculum, improve student outcomes, or navigate educational policy, I am ready to partner with you.

Special Offer for U.S. History Teachers

I offer free classroom presentations on the Lincoln and JFK assassinations, developed over years of research and refinement.
For details, click the History Teacher tab.

Alan Beam’s Educational Career

• Began in 1982 as a secondary teacher and coach at Washington High School in Washington, KS.

• Taught middle school and high school social studies, as well as college-level social sciences (face-to-face and online).

• Served as adjunct faculty in Educational Leadership at Washburn University.

• Held roles including Athletic Director, High School Principal, Curriculum & Staff Development Director, Instructional Coach, and Interim Superintendent.

• Joined Washburn Tech in 2019 as Director of Instruction, later serving as Interim Assistant Dean of Instruction.

• Total: 40+ years of educational experience.

Education

• BSE in Social Science – Emporia State University

• Master’s in K–12 Leadership – Washburn University

• District Leadership License – Emporia State University

• Additional training in Kagan Cooperative Learning, Fish! Philosophy, Professional Learning Communities, Critical Friends, and more.

Professional Service

• District Steering Chair for QPA/NCA

• Technology Committee, Student Improvement Team, Professional Development Council

• Community Internet Trainer, District Grant Writing Team

• FCCLA State Board Member & President

• KASSP Board Member, United School Administrators Board Member

• Mentor in Kansas Kal-Tech Program (Gates Foundation)

Presentations & Trainings

Presented at:

• National School Board Association

• North Central Accreditation Conferences

• Effective Schools Conference

• Kansas Administrators (USA)

• Kansas School Board Association

• ASCD Regional Conference

• Kansas Association of Teachers of English

• Kansas Business Education Association

• Kansas Council for Workforce Education

• Washburn University Fall Breakouts

• Classroom Culture & Climate sessions for multiple schools