Born and raised on the Winnebago Indian Reservation and an enrolled member of the tribe, Amy LaPointe-Houghton served fourteen years as the Winnebago Tribe’s Head Start Director before moving into her current role as the Education Director for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. During her tenure as the Head Start Director, she was directly involved in the development of Educare Winnebago, the only Native American Educare in the network. She still serves Educare Winnebago in the role of Executive Director and continues working to advance the program to its fullest potential. Alongside these efforts, she also serves as a strong advocate for early childhood and equitable evaluation, serving on various committees locally and within Nebraska. In addition, Amy oversees 5 programs in the Winnebago community each of them providing educational support to community members. In her spare time she loves spending time with her four grandchildren.