Cathy D'Agostino Hamilton 

 

Known locally as a dedicated & and compassionate teacher with a fierce passion for inclusive art in education, she has touched 1000's in her decades as an art, mixed media, and pottery instructor at Escondido's Classical Academy and a long-time arts volunteer in Escondido schools.

On a citywide level, Cathy founded the smART Festival bringing together the Escondido school district & the community-at-large.

As an advocate for California's Alliance for Arts Education, Cathy attended meetings in Sacramento and was the keynote speaker promoting awareness and support of Inclusive Art programs. 

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When she is not teaching at Joe's Glass Shack or volunteering in the community, Cathy relishes time with her two adult daughters: Sarah, a joyful girl with special needs, and Jianna, who works in marketing, media, and communications.