Rate My Professor Pamela Moses-Snipes

Pamela Moses-Snipes serves as Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Winston-Salem State University. Her academic career focuses on mathematics education, with a particular emphasis on culturally responsive approaches to teaching geometry and improving achievement among African American students. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of South Florida in 2004. The title of her doctoral dissertation is 'The effect of African culture on African-American students’ achievement in and perceptions of selected geometry topics in the elementary mathematics classroom.' This research investigated the incorporation of African cultural elements into elementary mathematics instruction to enhance student performance and attitudes toward geometry.

In her leadership role at Winston-Salem State University, Moses-Snipes has advanced departmental initiatives and community outreach programs. In 2018, she collaborated with Vincent Snipes, a fellow faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, to secure a $5,500 grant from the Winston-Salem Foundation. This funding supported the creation of the Love Center Math Camp, a K-8 STEM-based summer program held from July 23-27 at the Love Center in the East Winston community. The camp represented a partnership between the university's Mathematics Department and local community organizations, aiming to foster interest in mathematics among young learners. Moses-Snipes has also contributed to university-wide efforts, including participation in Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) teams addressing student success in music and mathematics. She serves on the North Carolina Early/Middle Grades Placement Test (NC EMPT) Advisory Committee, representing Winston-Salem State University as Chair of the Department of Mathematics. Additionally, she is an active presenter at professional conferences, including the 2025 NCCTM Annual Fall Conference. Her involvement extends to co-authoring Chapter 14, 'Preparing for Family Events,' with Vincent Snipes, Catherine Matthews, Jewell Cooper, and Carole Robinson in the publication 'Home, School, and Community Collaboration: Culturally Responsive Family Engagement.' Through these activities, Moses-Snipes demonstrates a commitment to bridging academic mathematics with community impact and culturally relevant pedagogy.