Who is Alan Beam?

Mr. Beam retired in July 2023 while serving as the Interim Assistant Dean of Instruction at Washburn Tech. After 40+ years in education, he wishes to continue serving educators. He returned to Washburn Tech to manage their Professional Development, substitute teaching, and programs at the two correctional facilities in the summer of 2025.

Your Partner in Educational Excellence

I believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education that inspires, empowers, and prepares them for a bright future. As a dedicated educational consultant, I am committed to helping K-12 schools, educators, and administrators achieve their goals by providing expert guidance and innovative solutions tailored to each learning community's unique needs.

My Mission

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

What I Offer

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

• School Improvement Planning: I can partner with schools to develop strategic plans that drive academic achievement and overall school success.

• Parent & Community Engagement: I can work with schools to build strong relationships with families and communities, fostering a collaborative approach to education.

• Building Leadership: I can work with your building leadership team or administration to provide leadership that will succeed your school. 

Why Choose Me?

With years of experience in the education sector, I bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion to every project. I understand schools' challenges and am dedicated to providing personalized support that leads to measurable results. Whether you’re looking to enhance your curriculum, improve student outcomes, or navigate the complexities of educational policy, I would like to visit with you to see what I can offer. 

Special offer to U.S. History Teachers

After years of developing presentations on both the Lincoln and JFK Assassinations, I would like to offer free presentations to your history class. For more details, click the topic tab below.

• Free to history teachers - presentations on the Lincoln or the JFK Assassination.

• For more, click the History Teacher tab.

Mr. Beams Educational Career:

His educational career began in 1982 as a secondary teacher/coach at Washington H.S. in Washington, Ks. During his career, he taught middle school & high school social studies and community college, both face-to-face and online social sciences.  He served as an adjunct in the educational leadership program at Washburn University. He's been an athletic director, high school principal, curriculum and staff development director, instructional coach, and interim superintendent. He started at Washburn Tech as the Director for Instruction in 2019 and retired as the Interim Assistant Dean of Instruction. In total, he has 40+ years of educational experience. 

Mr. Beams Education:

Background - Undergrad at Emporia State BSE in Social Science. Masters at Washburn University in K - 12 Leadership. District Leadership License at Emporia State. In addition, he is trained in Kagan Cooperative Learning, Fish! Philosophy, Professional Learning Communities, Critical Friends, and much more. 

Mr. Beams Professional Service Includes:

District Steering Chair for QPA/NCA, Technology Committee, Student Improvement Team, Professional Development Council, Community Internet Trainer, District Grant Writing Team, member of the FCCLA State Board, President of FCCLA State Board, KASSP Board Member, United School Administrator Board Member and was a mentor in the Kansas Kal-Tech Program (Gates Foundation).

Mr. Beams Presentations/Trainings:

National School Board Association, National North Central Accreditation, Effective School Conference, Secondary Educators, Kansas Administrators (USA), Kansas School Board Association, ASCD Regional Conference, Kansas North Central Accreditation, and Kansas Association of Teachers of English. Kansas Business Education Association, Kansas Council for Workforce Education. Washburn, fall breakouts, Classroom Culture & Climate for multiple schools, and more.