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 Younger Brother Is Underhanded With Our Chores Jul 29, 2026

DR. WALLACE: There are three siblings in our family: my sister, my younger brother and me. Our parents are rigid about divvying up chores that need to be done by the three of us and they're not amused if we don't complete them correctly on time. In f... Read More

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I'm Not Sure My New Boyfriend Is Courageous Enough Jul 28, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I met a new boyfriend this summer. He's very considerate, and he has a good sense of humor. But I've noticed one thing about him that gives me some concern. A couple of different times, we got into some dicey situations and he exhibited ... Read More

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I'm Puzzled by My Friend's Unusual Behavior Jul 27, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'll be heading into my senior year in high school in about a month and I've noticed something unusual this summer. My best girlfriend has been acting off. She's been noticeably less sociable, not just with me, but with other friends of ... Read More

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I'm Asking for Permission to Daydream About My Ultimate Goal! Jul 25, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a female college student entering my final year of college next month. I've never been one who was driven to be career oriented, so I studied in a field that I can find excellent part-time work in and also receive an attractive compe... Read More