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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There Is No Way I'm Going Shopping for Lingerie With Him! Aug 25, 2026

DR. WALLACE: My boyfriend and I are both 19 and met on campus at the college we attend. The good news is he's a very serious student. I've seen his study habits and dedication to pursuing his degree up close and in person, and it's impressive. He tru... Read More

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I Feel It's a Waste of $200! Aug 24, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I'm 18 years old and live at home with my parents. They are encouraging me to get a passport, but I don't see the need for one and it's pretty expensive! I talked to one of my relatives who got one recently and it ends up costing about $... Read More

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She Sees Me as Very Intense, but to Me, I'm Just Driven to Succeed Aug 22, 2026

DR. WALLACE: I've already been accepted to the college of my choice, and I'm working hard now to find an internship in the field of study that I would like to eventually become my full-time career. For whatever reason, I feel that I must continually ... Read More

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My Friend Craves Spending Hours and Hours in Antique Stores Aug 21, 2026

DR. WALLACE: One of my very best friends has developed a new habit that started out moderately enjoyable but has turned into a nightmare for me! We are both female college students, and the downtown area of our college town is filled with restaurants... Read More