Carlos V. Cornejo "was born in San Francisco, California in 1929 and attended
San Francisco public schools. He received two Master of Arts degrees from San
Francisco State University. He served in the Korean Police Action (War) in the
United States Marine Corps. When returning to civilian life, he married and
fathered three children. He became a teacher in the San Francisco School
District in 1955. During his forty years in education, he loved having contact
with students and other professionals. After serving in seven principal ships
and other administrative posts, he became Superintendent of Schools. He decided
also to travel extensively, especially in journeys to Europe, Asia, and
throughout North America. At present, he has dedicated his life to penning his
stories and being a homebody, growing tomatoes, flowers, and continuing to
appreciate life. His words to the reader are, Thank you for reading the
flourishes of my mind" Carlos V. Cornejo is the author of Different Coins
in the Fountain.
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