Devoted Dads – Five local fathers on fatherhood

In honor of Father’s Day on June 16, we found five devoted Baton Rouge dads to discuss with 225 some popular misconceptions about their roles, to hear their advice for other busy parents and to find out how they connect with their children.

Do you know a devoted local father? Tell us about him by emailing [email protected].

Click the photos below to read about each father.

Scott Hemmerling
Geographer

Age: 43
Child: Phoebe (pictured), age 11
Spouse: Nicole Hemmerling

Michael Pasquier
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, LSU

Age: 33
Children: From left, Peter, age 2, Mick, age 4, and Sara, age 6
Spouse: Kristen Carbo Pasquier

JohnJackson
Executive Producer/President, Launch Media

Age: 38
Child: Hayes (pictured), 20 months
Spouse: Fairleigh Cook Jackson

Oscar Udoh
Coordinator for Planning & Evaluation/Adjunct Professor, Southern University Agricultural Center

Age: 60
Children: Iboro-Umoh Oscar Udoh (pictured), age 26; Eme Oscar Udoh, age 32; Idorenyin Udoh-Bradford, age 37
Spouse: Bridget Udoh

Casey Phillips
Executive Director, BR Walls Project

Age: 37
Child: Mason (pictured), age 9