Smoot honored as Teacher of the Year Taylor Smoot, center, has been named Morrison Ruritan’s Teacher of the Year. During the organization’s annual banquet, five recognitions were made. Also pictured is Morrison School principal Kim Cantrell and Ruritan president Wes Williams. Morrison Ruritan has selected Taylor Smoot as its Teacher of the Year. Latest Chain reaction on Chancery He's here! Special delivery Morrison, 36, charged with statutory rape