Dads Back In School

Watch Dogs And Other Programs Encourage A Greater Male Presence At Area Schools

"He's another person in the room," said Jennifer Anderson, a fifth-grade teacher at the school. "It's like he's a part of our class. The students feel comfortable talking to him."

While the fifth-graders were standing outside in a line waiting to go to lunch after recess, Scott asked one student whether her father had been able to find a new job. She explained to another student that her father had recently been laid off. Inside the cafeteria, Scott moderated a spirited discussion that included the best professional football team; the benefits of putting blue cheese on hot wings; and whether professional wrestling is real.

"I think it's great because he helps us and sometimes entertains us," said his son Alex Scott, 11.

"It's fun because I get to know his father even more," said Melvin Bell, 10, who sat next to Scott's son during lunch.

"He's pretty cool," said Jayson Mouzon, 10, who had just completed an arm-wrestling match with Scott. "He likes playing games with us. He's a fun parent."