Ms. Gretchen Fricke-Langan

Brown University - A.B. Engineering
Rutgers University - M.Ed. Math Education

Ms. Fricke-Langan came to Rice in 2011 after moving to Vermont with her family from the Philadelphia area. She comes to Rice with teaching experience in both public and private schools, in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The great sense of community and joy of learning is what attracts her to Rice. She enjoys seeing her students compete in athletics, perform in fine arts and especially enjoys advising the Math Team. Before teaching Ms. Fricke-Langan spent 13 years in the telecommunications and computer industry as part of a global sales team. Having moved 8 times and lived in 7)states before heading to college, Ms. Fricke-Langan has a special fondness for students who transfer to Rice or have recently moved into the area. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Fricke-Langan enjoys sports and outdoor activities. A swimmer and water polo player in college, she recently swam across the Boston Harbor, ran in two marathons and competed on a platform tennis team. She also enjoys gardening and hiking with her husband and two dogs.