When You’re Not Smart Enough
welcome to Season 4!
Equipping parents during their child’s academic years to bring learning to daily moments.
on today’s episode…
In this episode, let’s talk about when you’re not smart enough.
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Summary
In this conversation, Kelly Cagle shares personal stories of her school journey and how she has learned to use challenging experiences to shape who she is today. She discusses the transition from Brazil to the United States, the difficulties of not knowing English, and the opportunities she was given to skip grades. Kelly also talks about her journey as a teacher and a mother, questioning the education system, and pursuing higher education. She offers three steps towards igniting intelligence and talents: be confident, ask questions, and pray.
Moving to America
11 years old
4th grade level
No English
The Choices the School System Gave Me
5th grade
6th grade
Fast Forward to High School
Sophomore year
Junior + Senior year
Graduation… 5.5 years after arriving in America
Questioning the System
Motherhood led me to relive my personal school experiences
Graduate School
Reasons to pursue a Master’s degree
Hearing God to pursue a PhD and wrestling with Him– “I’m not smart enough!”
Understanding Learning Through a New Lens
What truly matters?
What gifts and talents do you have?
How do you connect with and live out knowledge?
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3 Simple Steps Towards Igniting Your Intelligence + Talents
Be Confident: recognize what you’re really good at… then be confident in that!
Ask Questions: don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know.” Be curious and ask questions because this will only increase your knowledge.
Pray: live a life of prayer. James teaches us in chapter 1:5-6, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.”
HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
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Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
