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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I Now Feel Our Conversations Are Verbal Combat Jan 14, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I've had the same boyfriend for quite a long time, and our conversations flowed smoothly. But lately, every time I get together with him, the conversations indicate an undertow, or perhaps frustration on his part. Several times recently... Read More

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How and When Do I Tell My Father About This? Jan 13, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a high school senior and I've just decided on what potential career path I want to pursue, which will impact the college I want to attend next fall. I'm not looking forward to having this conversation with my parents, especially my f... Read More

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She Wants Opinions and Answers to Everything! Jan 12, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I work as a server in a nice restaurant, which helps to support me as I'm a first-year college student. Most of my coworkers are easy enough to get along with, but a recent new hire, a nice enough girl, can't seem to stop asking me for o... Read More

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I Now Have Finances but Must Make a Choice Jan 10, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a high school senior, and I have a financial dilemma. I did some work around the house for my father, and also down the street for a few neighbors, and I've been able to save up some real money. Several of my friends have motorized b... Read More