Meet Ernest “Ernie” Roszkowski, Principal Lecturer in RIT/NTID’s Visual Communications Studies (VCS) department, in this feature episode spotlighting the educators who shape the next generation of Deaf and hard-of-hearing designers, creators, and visual storytellers.

Ernie shares what inspires him as an educator, how he approaches teaching creativity, visual design, and communication, and the ways he fosters an accessible, inclusive learning environment for students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. With years of experience in graphic design, visual media, and creative problem-solving, he helps students build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in both academic and professional settings.

Discover Ernie’s passion for design education, his commitment to Deaf student success, and the unique teaching philosophy that makes VCS at RIT/NTID such a transformative place to learn.

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