our vision

​To guide and support the next generation towards sustainable means of communication, self-confidence, social competence, and spatial awareness. This Program  introduces children to the concepts of awareness, sustainability, and effective thinking. Giving children the tools to positively navigate an ever-shifting society while they are young enables them to reach their personal goals, both short term and life-long. Based on a classical standard of ethics, Metamorphosis provides a 12-week curriculum designed to address the human needs of every child, allowing them a safe space for self-expression and epistemological exploration.  ​
Shari Broyer brings to The Butterfly Project some twenty plus years experience in the field of education. She is the co-author and editor of the book, Metamorphosis: Effective Thinking Grades 1-4. ​
Heather Ricciardi, MLSt., founder and Executive Director of Sustenance Research Institute is the co-author, developer, and administrator of the Butterfly Project.
​Our program is designed to guide and support the next generation toward sustainable means of communication, social competence, spatial awareness, and self-confidence. Together with the accompanying journal, this curriculum is intended to spark social and emotional learning in students, through storytelling and inquiry based activities.

High stress levels in children are an underlying factor in weak academic performance, behavioral problems, and poor physical health. By giving our children the tools to deal with stress, we not only help them to perform better in academic and social settings, but we help to increase their self-confidence and positive outlook on life. Addressing the needs of our children is the single most effective way to ensure a brighter future for all of us.