Linda Roberts-Betsch

The Day the Birds Came Calling

When birds nest on your doorstep, every day becomes an adventure!

SYNOPSIS

Book Summary

Eight-year-old Kiki has a secret that she wants to keep for herself. Because she is a big sister to her brother Kip, age six, she decides to let him in on the secret. Follow Kiki and Kip as they involve their parents in watching a bird's nest hidden in a wreath on the family's front door. Kiki and Kip also tell their classes at school about the nest and learn new words (hatchlings, nestlings, fledglings) from their teachers. Read about how the family (including three little dogs) changes their routine way of living to avoid disturbing the birds. In this book, children will learn about how birds build a nest, raise their young, and the roles of female and male birds in the process.

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Linda Roberts-Betsch

Linda Roberts-Betsch, Doctor of Science in Nursing, has been a resident of Georgia since 1983 and currently resides in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Roberts-Betsch earned a BSN (1970) and a MSHE (1975) from East Carolina University. She earned a MSN (1986) and her doctorate (DSN) in Nursing administration (1988) from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Roberts-Betsch was a nursing educator serving for 26 years until her appointments in the University of North Georgia (UNG) Office of Academic Affairs beginning in 1998. She was the Associate VP for Academic Affairs (1998) until appointed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2004. Roberts-Betsch was subsequently granted Professor of Nursing and Vice President Emerita status by the University System of the Georgia Board of Regents upon her retirement.

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Early Career

Educational Background and Early Career

Dr. Linda Roberts-Betsch, a distinguished Doctor of Science in Nursing, has been a resident of Georgia since 1983 and currently resides in Alpharetta, GA. She earned her BSN (1970) and MSHE (1975) from East Carolina University, followed by an MSN (1986) and a doctorate (DSN) in Nursing Administration (1988) from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Roberts-Betsch served as a nursing educator for 26 years before joining the University of North Georgia (UNG) Office of Academic Affairs in 1998. She was appointed Associate VP for Academic Affairs in 1998 and later became the Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2004. Upon her retirement, she was granted Professor of Nursing and Vice President Emerita status by the University System of the Georgia Board of Regents.

Service

Service on the Georgia Board of Nursing

In 1997, Dr. Roberts-Betsch was appointed to the Georgia Board of Nursing by Governor Zell Miller and reappointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 2000. She served on the board for seven years, with her final two years as president. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous university-wide committees and was elected CEO of the North Georgia Faculty Senate for three terms.

Post-Retirement

Post-Retirement Contributions

Following her retirement, Dr. Roberts-Betsch continued to contribute to the academic community by teaching at the summer English immersion camp at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. She also took on leadership roles in various non-profit community boards. Dr. Roberts-Betsch has published numerous academic articles and, in June 2021, released her first children’s book, “The Day the Birds Came Calling,” which is widely available at bookstores, libraries, and online from major retailers in both domestic and foreign markets.

Legacy

Legacy and Impact

Dr. Roberts-Betsch’s extensive career and contributions to nursing education and administration have left a lasting impact on the field. Her dedication to academic excellence and community service continues to inspire future generations of nursing professionals.