QUINCY — Walking into a classroom at Rooney Elementary, instructional coach Heather Humphrey sees students sitting on the floor of the reading area working with their carefully-annotated journals.
Deborah Gertz is a journalist for the Herald-Whig, focusing on local news in Quincy, Illinois. With a passion for community reporting, Deborah covers a range of topics, including education, business, and cultural events. Her articles provide readers with insights into the happenings and issues that impact the residents of Quincy.