Teacher Feature: Mr. Wallace
Alyson Witt
Brian Wallace, more commonly known as Mr. Wallace, is an art teacher at Homer High School. He started working at Homer two years ago and since then has worked hard to make a lasting impression on his students, as well as their education in art. Before working at Homer High School, he worked as an artist for a few years but was drawn back to teaching. Mr. Wallace attended three colleges to receive his education: RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), NAZ (Nazareth), and FLCC (Finger Lake Community College). Although he has traveled many places, he describes Scotland and the Adirondacks as places he loves to visit and has always wanted to visit Norway and Greece with his two kids and wife, who are “all truly amazing”.
After talking with Mr. Wallace I learned more about him than just what I observed and learned from being his student in his studio 2 class and spending many lunch periods and free time I had with him. For instance, I learned that he loves his job, as well as all of his students, and does anything he can to help them even if it's not art related, showing his caring character. Other than caring, I would describe Mr. Wallace as an enthusiastic and a very happy person although he describes himself as “average height and average build”. Wallace is also a lover of Star Wars, which is shared between himself and Homer’s other art teacher, Mr. Andre. He enjoys drawing, painting, and spending time with his family. He plans to spend his summer playing with his kids while he works for his brother’s landscaping company. Many know Mr. Wallace as just the art teacher, but if students spend time with him, they learn much more about him and can build a relationship that can last a lifetime. He has built many relationships with his seniors, who have know him the longest and all adore his easygoing and charming character. These students know him the best after spending years being his students and learning everything he has to offer. Mr. Wallace mentioned that he wants to continue improving the art program at Homer, and help as many students become better artists as he can. Showing that he is a caring, hardworking, enthusiastic teacher and friend.
