So You Want to be a School Leader - Paperback

Alan Beam shares his journey from teacher and coach to school administration, reflecting on both his reluctance to leave the classroom and the encouragement that ultimately guided him into leadership. He wrote this book to preserve and pass along the lessons he and other principals have gained, ensuring that valuable knowledge is not lost when seasoned leaders retire. Throughout his career, Alan often revisited the central question of "Why leadership?"-a question that underscores both the opportunities and the sacrifices inherent in the principalship.