Rep. Maynard
Wallace, a Republican, represents Ozark County and parts of Howell, Stone and
Taney counties (District 143) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to the House in November
2002.
In addition to
his legislative duties, Rep. Wallace is a farmer. Previously, he served as superintendent fo schools in Forsyth
(1979-94) and Ava (1994-99). He also
worked as a principal in Butler (1973-79) and as a teacher and coach in Sparta
and Butler (1966-73).
Rep. Wallace is active in community and education
organizations, and has worked extensively with Little League baseball and
softball programs. He is the past president
of the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce, past president of SWMO Administrators
Association, past president of the Bradleyville Alumni Association, a lifetime
member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, and a lifetime member of
Missouri Association of School
Administrators.
A 1961
Bradleyville, Mo. High School graduate, Rep. Wallace received his associate’s
degree in science from College of the Ozarks in 1963, a bachelor of science in
education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1966, and a master’s in
education in 1972 and education specialist in 1975, both from Central Missouri
State University.
Born April 21, 1943, in Pondfork, Mo., Rep. Wallace lives in Thornfield with his wife, Linda. They have three children: Michelle, Michael and Nicole.