Scott began his life’s passion of working with children at the Chandler Boys and Girls Club.  After a few years, he moved on to the City of Chandler Housing Youth program and eventually directed the program in Public Housing.  The after school and summer programs offer activities generally through sports activities.  Scott wanted every child to participate and often went door to door getting permission slips signed, taking the kids to practice and doing whatever it took to make sure the kids were involved and stayed out of trouble. He believed that if the children were successful in their after school activities it would transfer to their academic success.  Scott spent hours and hours individually counseling and talking to young men and women.  He genuinely believed that every child had the possibility of becoming a responsible and successful adult; and Scott was willing to do whatever he could to help that child realize his or her potential.  Quoting from his supervisor, Kurt Knutson, “Scott was a surrogate father to almost every child in Public Housing.  He knew their names…he knew their families.  He made a significant difference in the lives of the people he touched.  He was a mentor, a motivator, a coach, a cheerleader, a teacher, and most importantly someone who cared.  He was selfless and many times took it upon himself to help others overcome obstacles in life to become successful.”