OUR TEAM
BETH BURNS | Founder
Beth has been a resident of Forsyth County for over 20 years. She and her husband, Steve, have one daughter, Carolyn, and have been foster parents and legal guardians to Ian, their profoundly handicapped foster son, for over 25 years.
Beth is a founding member and the first President of Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton as well as the founding member and President of Homestretch in North Fulton Co. Beth was PTA President at Big Creek Elementary, South Forsyth Middle and Piney Grove Middle Schools. Beth served a three-year term on the State Advisory Panel for Special Education for the State of GA. In addition to serving two terms on the vestry at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, she co-chaired the church’s Capital Campaign and was Chairperson for the Stewardship Committee for three years. Beth has participated in the same bible study program for over 25 years, is a Master Gardener and is currently the President of Bellmere Garden Club, Johns Creek, GA. Beth holds a B.S. in Human Services from Elon College and a MED in Counseling and Guidance from UNCG.
Before founding Keystone Village, Beth and Tammy often wondered what would happen to their adopted special needs children (who are now adults) once we were no long living? Out of concern for their future, the vision of Keystone Village a ‘forever home’ was born. Their hope is Keystone Village, a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities, will provide a safe environment, with individualized support/care and a sense of unconditional love and acceptance for all of the people that will call it their "home’.
TAMMY MILLER | Founder
Tammy is one of the “founding moms of Keystone Village.” Born and raised on Long Island, N.Y. She attended Manhattan College and received a Bachelors degree in Adapted Physical Education and a Masters degree in Special Education. As a teacher at both LaVelle School for the Blind and Henry Viscardi School, she found her calling to serve the disabled population.
In 1995, Tammy and her husband Stephen moved to Georgia and began their journey in building a family of 14. Inspired by her parent’s love of adoption, she and Stephen adopted seven of their twelve children from state foster care. They welcomed children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, profound developmental delay, blindness and epilepsy into their home. Along with their five biological daughters, these children made the Miller family full of love. As the children aged they had many concerns about what a “forever home” would look like. It became apparent, that with other Forsyth County community members, a solution such as Keystone Village was vital to many.
As an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Tammy begins each day hoping to serve others by living out what Jesus taught: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" Matthew 25:40.