Melisa Kaiser
Instructor
Melisa Kaiser is an architectural designer and homeschool mom of four. She completed an undergraduate degree in architecture at the University of Nebraska, and a Master of Architecture degree at the Illinois Institute of Technology where she received the Henry Adams Medal for graduating with highest honors. She studied high rise design, with an emphasis in energy efficiency and façade technology.
Melisa has practiced architecture in residential design, including high-end kitchen design at a world-renowned Chicago firm. Melisa’s teaching experience spans a broad range of ages; she has taught freshman level design at the Judson University Department of Architecture, and art & design to K-8th graders at her homeschool co-ops. Melisa has also taught architecture summer camps at local universities, which are week-long camp experiences for high school-aged students interested in pursuing architecture or design in college. She has been teaching online architecture classes to high school students since 2014. With three kids in college, Melisa is currently homeschooling the youngest and does an occasional freelance design project. Melisa and her family live in southern California.
Melisa began a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as a freshman in college. She loves to see the image of the Creator shining through each student, and considers it a privilege to inspire and guide students in developing their creative and technical abilities.
Classes Taught By Melisa Kaiser
Blog Posts By Melisa Kaiser
Art Projects to do at Home with Kids
Do your kids have a little extra time on their hands right now? Here are some fun ideas for art projects to put those little hands to work! I have included ideas that will work with all ages, from toddlers to teens. These are all projects that I have done at home with...
3 Reasons Students Should Travel
Research shows that educators consider travel a priority to raise students’ cultural awareness, and they believe that it has a positive impact on students’ lives. As an educator, but also as one who has traveled, I bring you my first-hand perspective of the benefits....
A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Drafting Project
Frank Lloyd Wright called it “organic architecture.” In the early 20th century, Wright developed his style of architecture which emphasized integration with the landscape, use of natural materials, and open, flowing space that connected inside and outside. The first...
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