The concept for the Dragonfly Center came from a desire to share what makes us happy, namely art, positive living, sharing with others, and just plain fun!

The owner of the Dragonfly Center, Monica Hagen, is a San Diego native. A lifelong animal lover and artist, she earned her Bachelor's degree in English (minor in fine art) from Pomona College and a teaching credential and Master's degree in Education from Claremont Graduate University. She taught public school for nine years, supervised student teachers at SDSU for five years, and taught ESL (English as a Second Language) at Sweetwater Adult School. At the Chapel of Awareness in Encinitas, she studied meditation for six years, and spent many hours studying Therapeutic Touch with Diana Thompson, a student of world-renowned animal therapist Linda Tellington-Jones.

Monica edited, wrote, photographed and published SAN DIEGO ANIMAL NEWS, a holistic animal newspaper, wrote two novels, and edited dozens more. Teaching experience includes creative writing, editing, fine art, crafts, social studies, gardening, jewelry-making, feng shui, photography, design, use of color, health, personal growth, and journaling. She loves to make art, share art, and promote other artists, and spent much of her life exploring alternative healing methods and Eastern philosophies and practices.

She lives with her human and animal family in El Cajon.

Other staff members include professional artists, physicians, and others at the top of their careers. These are people choosing to further the philosophy of the dragonfly, one of positive living and transformation, and are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and skills with others, often on a volunteer basis.

Come join us for the Dragonfly experience—art, health, and a world of possibilities, where energies flow and people celebrate life.

Complete class lists are available at the center and by email.