About Dr. Robert Wallace

Dr. Robert Wallace

Dr. Robert Wallace

Dr. Robert Wallace graduated from Knox College with a bachelor of arts degree, from Northern Illinois University with a master's degree in education and from Western Colorado University with a doctorate in Educational Philosophy.

He was a teacher at Hiawatha High School in Kirkland, Ill., Phoenix Union High School in Phoenix, Ariz., and La Quinta High School in Garden Grove, Calif. At all three schools he taught English and was the varsity basketball coach. He served as an assistant principal at Pacifica High School and principal at Garden Grove High School, both in southern California.

Wallace is a member of the National Education Association and the National Association of High School Administrators. He has served on the Board of Trustees at Knox College, the Orange County (Calif.) YMCA Board of Directors, The Galesburg (Ill.) Youth Athletic Association, and as a youth counselor at a psychiatric hospital in California.

The Stuttering Foundation of America selected him Print Journalist of the Year in 1997.

Check out his Q&A style column 'Tween 12 and 20.

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My Dancing Deficit Could Jeopardize My Relationship Feb 21, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a freshman in college, and I met the girl of my dreams about four months ago. We've been dating ever since, and things are going along really well. However, she recently told me that one of her big passions in life is dancing, and sh... Read More

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How Can We Bridge Our Personality Differences? Feb 20, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a female college student who is outgoing and quite enthusiastic about many things. I'm enthusiastic about life, the potential we all have, and the opportunities that lie in front of us all. I'm often impulsive but in a good way, as I... Read More

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Dad Calls My Summer Travel Plans Irresponsible! Feb 19, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm on track to graduate high school with a decent grade point average after getting off to a slow start with my academic career as a freshman. I really struggled mightily that first year and even into my sophomore year, but now I'm a gu... Read More

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I Wish to Consider Alternate Career Paths Before Deciding Feb 18, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'll be graduating from high school soon and I've been thinking about my future career for quite a long time. I've already been accepted to the college of my choice, even though I don't know specifically what field I'm going to study yet... Read More