Ronald N. Fritsch is a lifelong educator, school administrator, community college instructor, and university professor. He holds a master’s degree in U.S. history from California State University as well as a master’s degree in religion from Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He and his staff created Canyon View School in Irvine, California which has received the California Distinguished School Award and recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. He lives near San Juan Capistrano with his wife, Connie, and their dog, Truffy. They have two sons, Garret and Thad, and three grandsons, Cameron, Caden, and Connor.