U.S. Olympic Athletes

Heather Menard

Team USA Years: 2000, 2001, 2003-2008

City, State: Garden City, MI

Birthplace:  St. Charles, MO

Hometown:  Garden City, MI

Current Residence: Garden City, MI and Spring, TX

 

Education:

 

High School Attended: Garden City High School

Year of Graduation: 2003

High School Honors: Salutatorian; National Honor Society

 

College Attended: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Year of Graduation: 2007

Degree/Major: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biopsychology

College Honors: Dean’s List; National Collegiate Honor Society

 

Career Goals: Get my PhD. And become a Neuropsycologist

 

Current Skating Club: Champions Roller World – Spring, TX

Coaches Name: Kerri Hefner and Robin Boyer

 

Began Skating: 1992 Age 7

Number of years you have been competing: 16

How did you become interested in skating? Saturday Classes

What is your favorite competition? World Championships

Who is your favorite skater and why? My fellow team mates because they all truly love this sport and continue to dedicate themselves to make it so enjoyable and great.

 

Favorite Food: Cheese Enchiladas

Favorite Movie: My Cousin Vinny

Most prized possession: My Degree

Pets: My new kitty Tex

 

Sponsor: Harlick and Roll-Line

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Become the World Champion

Team USA Sport Accomplishments:

1 Gold Medal and 2 Silver Medals in Junior World Class Dance
1 Bronze Medal in Senior World Class Dance

 

Who is your favorite sports figure: Kerry Strug

 

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Country, Rock and Disney Tunes

 

Family Information:

Father’s Name: John Menard

Mother’s Name: Cathey Menard

Brother’s: Cody and Cole