PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Behind the scenes of El Dorado County’s Charter Alternative Programs, Marjeanne Torres plays a pivotal role in ensuring students’ academic records — and futures — are handled with accuracy, care and compassion.
Torres serves as the Adult Education and Extended Day registrar within the El Dorado County Office of Education’s Charter Alternative Programs, supporting two high schools, a K–8 program and adult education services. Based at Building J on the Mountainside Success Academy campus in Placerville, she manages student data ranging from transcripts and report cards to records retention and compliance, sometimes assisting graduates whose records date back to the 1960s.
“I hear from students or families every day who share how we made a difference in their lives,” Torres said. “Knowing that accuracy, care and compassion can have such a lasting impact is incredibly rewarding.”
Born and raised in San Jose, Torres entered the foster care system at a young age and moved through multiple placements before a judge relocated her to Antelope as a teenager — a turning point she now calls life-changing. After purchasing her first home, she settled in Pollock Pines and quickly grew attached to the community. Reading EDCOE’s mission statement ultimately drew her to apply for a position she has now held for about four and a half years.
Within Charter Alternative Programs, colleagues say Torres is indispensable. Assistant Superintendent Michael Gillespie credits her with maintaining data integrity across six school programs serving students from transitional kindergarten through adulthood.
“Marjeanne is critical to the Charter team because she always finds the answer,” Gillespie said. “Whether it’s Aeries, transcripts, reporting or a student in need, she goes above and beyond to support staff, students and former students.”
Torres’ work ethic is matched by her personal commitment to growth. After realizing she was encouraging students to pursue college without having done so herself, she returned to school, earning an associate degree in psychology from Folsom Lake College. She is on track to complete her bachelor’s degree at California State University, Sacramento, this March.
“It was one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of my life,” she said, crediting EDCOE mentors for inspiring her to excel and continue serving others.
Outside of work, Torres is a mother of five, a Rottweiler owner, a Peloton enthusiast and a devoted Raiders fan. Known among colleagues for her competitive streak and relentless positivity, she often sums up her approach with a simple motto: “Can’t stop, won’t stop.”
Through perseverance and service, Torres exemplifies the behind-the-scenes dedication that helps EDCOE programs meet students where they are — and help them move forward.
