Steven Fritts
Dr. Steven Fritts embarked on his academic journey at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. His growing passion for sign language and working with the Deaf community led him to Kansas City, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree from Johnson County Community College. He continued his studies at the University of Kansas, obtaining a Bachelor of General Studies with a double major in human development and psychology.
Dr. Fritts furthered his education with a Master of Arts from the University of Kansas, specializing in human development and behavior analysis, with research focused on reading education for Deaf students utilizing American Sign Language as the primary language of instruction. After completing his graduate studies, he moved to Springfield, Missouri, where he worked as a disability advocate and vocational rehabilitation counselor for the Deaf for the State of Missouri. During this period, he also earned a second master’s degree in counseling from Missouri State University, with research concentrated on gender identity issues.
Dr. Fritts completed his Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
OTC Employment
Dr. Fritts has been a valued member of Ozarks Tech since 2005, currently serving as the lead instructor for American Sign Language. He is also a certified Leadership Development Studies instructor, conducting trainings and workshops in leadership development. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Fritts had a foundering role in the creation and direction of The Dr. Deadalous Traveling Zombie Show in conjunction with Springfield’s Thriller on C-Street and actively participates in improvisation classes at Chicago’s renowned Second City.