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 Need to Control My Own Moods More Mar 04, 2026

DR. WALLACE: As a girl who's a junior in high school, I noticed that my moods tend to fluctuate. I've also noticed that my moods change, depending upon those of others around me, particularly close friends or romantic interests I've had. In the past,... Read More

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I Often Have to Stop Something, Then I'm Sidetracked! Mar 03, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a busy high school student, and sometimes I believe my eyes are bigger than my feet and my hands! By this, I mean there are more things that I wish to do and accomplish in any given week that I am able to keep up with fully. I find t... Read More

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My Father Says Demeaning Things Under His Breath Mar 02, 2026

DR. WALLACE: My parents are mostly reasonable, but my father has a way of saying sassy words back to me almost reflexively. Some of his favorite phrases include "That'll be the day" and "Like I believe that." It seems he already has his mind made up ... Read More

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His Food Disappears in Mere Moments Feb 28, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm a first-year college student, and I've got a fine boyfriend, so I feel bad even bringing this up to you, but I'm going to do it anyway. He's a great guy in many respects, and we've gotten along fabulously in our relationship thus far... Read More