Karen Cilli Education: University of Pittsburgh, Slippery Rock University Location: Wampum, Pennsylvania Expertise: Research, Library Science, World Language Education Karen is a former librarian and educator, currently specializing in health and wellness research.HighlightsMedical librarian in teaching hospitals in the greater Pittsburgh area, providing research assistance to physicians, staff and studentsFrench and Spanish teacher at Mohawk High School in western Pennsylvania Experience Karen has 33 years of professional experience in the fields of library science and education. She worked for 12 years as a medical librarian at West Penn, St. Francis, and Jameson Memorial hospitals, responsible for all aspects of library management, research, and reference. As an educator, Karen taught French and Spanish in a western Pennsylvania school district for 21 years. Education Karen earned a Master of Library Science with a concentration in medical librarianship from the University of Pittsburgh. In her undergraduate work at the university, she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in French Language and Literature and Spanish Language and Culture. Karen also attended Slippery Rock University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.