Ruth McBrayer

NPK Director and Little Explorers (4 yr olds Pre-k/TK) lead teacher

Ruth has been with Nativity Preschool since 2023.  She loves teaching 4-year-olds and preparing them for kindergarten.  She stepped into the role of Director in the summer of 2026.  She’s very excited about the years ahead and the growth our sweet school can make!

Ruth grew up and lived in Hendersonville until she got the travel bug. For 15 years, she lived in different countries teaching English as a second language.  During that time, her favorite school was in the UAE, where she taught Kindergarten for 9 years.  She returned from living abroad in 2020 to be closer to family.  She is married and has 2 boys (Jon, a current NPK student, and Matthew in Middle school).

Teaching is a joy for Ruth, and being in both the classroom and supporting teachers as the Director is wonderful.

Ms. Sophia

Teacher (14-24 month olds) - Mother’s Morning Out Classroom

Hi, my name is Sophia and I am thrilled to be part of the NPK community. This is my second year in the toddler classroom.  New to North Carolina, I recently moved here from NJ where I lived all my life.  I have been excited to swap out my NYC skyline view to a view of these beautiful mountains.  Back in NJ I was the flute teacher at a private all-girls school.  I also ran a private teaching studio in the afternoons.  In the mornings I was “Miss Sophia” the Music Together preschool teacher. 

I absolutely loved singing and dancing with parents and their babies and toddlers, or with teachers and preschoolers at their school.  I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, a Masters in Flute Performance, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree in Music.  When not teaching or performing, I enjoy gardening, yoga, reading, and going on long walks with my dog.  I also have three children who are tween/teens and I enjoy watching them grow, learn, and pursue their passions.