Sheila Hallsted-Baumert draws on her broad experience in education for her role at Revolution Prep. Having started her career in the K-12 and university-level classroom, Sheila has served as a counselor and academic dean at independent schools and IB diploma programs. She has also guided future college counselors through UC Berkeley’s College Counseling Professional Certificate Program. Always advocating for increased professional development and a more inclusive community outreach, Sheila has participated in leadership committees at HECA and IECA. With higher degrees from Princeton and NYU, Sheila knows the pressures of this highly competitive environment and has aimed to lower the stress when supporting high school students from around the world as a College Application and Writing Coach. With her holistic approach and a firm belief in every student’s capacity to succeed, she has championed her students as they pursue their educational goals. Sheila is committed to sharing information, opening access into “how things work” and building deeper connections with students, families and school communities as they tackle the ever-changing landscape of college admissions!