Allow us to introduce ourselves!

Jennifer Silverton and Teresa White are the co-founders of Xceptional Heroes (XH) as well as being mothers to Aidan and Tyler, the original Heroes behind the birth of this amazing organization! The concept of XH was born after Tyler graduated from high school in 2015. It was a shocking realization that there were little to no opportunities for inclusive interactions, engaging activities, etc. after he left the safety and structure of the educational environment. Aidan experienced the same realization after his graduation in 2017. XH was created to meet the need to facilitate and provide our young adult children with a safe, engaging, and fun environment in which they could foster their friendships and independence, while honing life skills.

Jennifer is a former TV news reporter/anchor. (Depending on your age, you might recognize her name as Jennifer Levine). She’s worked at television stations in Indiana, Los Angeles, Flint, and Detroit. Jennifer, her husband Kimball, daughter Camryn, and Aidan live in Mid-Michigan. After Aidan was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, she stayed home to take care of Aidan and then parlayed her communication skills to the special needs community. She is the former President of the National Fragile X Foundation. Jennifer also enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling.

Teresa is currently employed with the federal government, she is a Navy Veteran serving from 1989- 1993 in San Diego, CA during the Gulf War campaign, and she is the mother to four sons: Tyler, Christian, Cody, and Zachary. When Teresa is not working her day job and overseeing XH administration and behind-the-scenes functions, she enjoys golfing, softball, fishing, campfires, outdoor activities, and spending quality time with her husband, Greg, and her family.

Individually Jennifer and Teresa possess unique talents and strengths, and when combined these qualities have opened endless possibilities through their talents, passion, and vision!