[Trust but Verify]

She's not about to be cowed by these people. She's resolved to learn even more and run circles around them.

[I'm ALL Right!]

GO KELLI! You're the smart one, they're ignorant. If they have to resort to "you're stupid" as their best, valid argument, you know you've got them backed into a corner. Make them back up every single solitary statement with absolute fact, and you be prepared to do the same. I'd bet money you'd last a heck of a lot longer than they do. Best of luck.