Our Goddard School Teachers

Sowmya Surapaneni is the proud owner of the Goddard school in Lancaster. She is a physician (Rheumatologist) and has worked for Penn State for around 15 years. She was looking for a break and wanted to give back to community in a different way . Being a mom of 3 kids herself, she not only knows the importance of running a school focussed on fun and education but in a safe , engaging and nurturing environment . She is committed to providing the best early childhood education where the kids could thrive socially, emotionally and intellectually and bring out the boundless potential of the young minds.

Tyshanna is so excited to join the Goddard School of Lancaster as the Educational Director! She began her journey in education over 12 years ago as a summer camp counselor and went on to teach pre-k for seven years in Lancaster. She then transitioned to Maryland, where she taught kindergarten in both private and public schools and later served as an administrator at a bilingual early learning center in Baltimore. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from Millersville University and a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. Tyshanna's passion for early learning is rooted in creating nurturing, and engaging environments that help every child grow with confidence. She is thrilled to return to her hometown and looks forward to partnering with you to help your child thrive!