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Elizabeth Keomanikhoth

The photograph is a portrait of Elizabeth Keomanikhoth, a young woman standing outdoors on a set of wide, gray concrete steps. She is positioned near the center of the image, facing the camera with a warm, confident smile. Her posture is relaxed and natural, giving the photograph a friendly, approachable feeling. Her face and expression: Elizabeth has a broad, genuine smile that shows her upper teeth. Her cheeks are slightly raised, and her eyes appear bright and gently narrowed with her smile. She has neatly shaped eyebrows, dark eye makeup that subtly accentuates her eyes, and a warm, natural-looking complexion. Her makeup is polished but not overly dramatic, with a soft glow on her cheeks and a rosy, glossy finish on her lips. Sunlight illuminates her face, especially her cheeks and forehead, creating a soft highlight. Her hair: Her hair is long, straight, and predominantly light-to-medium brown, with lighter caramel and golden-brown highlights that catch the sunlight. It has a subtle side part near the top of her head. Most of her hair falls over her shoulders and down the front of her sweatshirt, with a large section draped diagonally across her chest. A few loose strands are swept toward the right side of the photograph, suggesting a gentle breeze. Her hair reaches approximately to her mid-chest in the front. Her clothing: Elizabeth is wearing a light gray, long-sleeved crewneck sweatshirt with a relaxed fit. Across the chest is the word “TWU” in large, bold, red collegiate-style letters outlined in white. The letters stand out prominently against the pale gray fabric. The sweatshirt has ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waistband, and the sleeves gather slightly around her wrists. She pairs it with light-wash blue jeans. The jeans have a casual fit and are visible from the waist down to the upper thighs, where the photograph ends. Her pose and body language: Elizabeth stands upright with her shoulders relaxed and her body angled just slightly rather than completely square to the camera. Both arms are bent gently in front of her body. Her hands are clasped loosely together at about hip level, with one hand resting over the other. Her fingers are relaxed rather than tightly interlocked. This simple pose gives the portrait a comfortable, composed appearance. She looks directly toward the camera, making the image feel personal and engaging. The background and surroundings: Behind Elizabeth are several broad, horizontal concrete steps in shades of gray. The steps have slightly weathered surfaces, with a scattering of small brown leaves along the edges, suggesting an autumn setting. At the top of the photograph, the background becomes softer and more out of focus. There are dark blue-gray structural elements and a few indistinct objects, possibly parts of an outdoor campus seating area or nearby architecture. The background is understated and does not distract from Elizabeth. The lighting and overall atmosphere: Natural sunlight falls across the scene, brightening Elizabeth's face, hair, and sweatshirt. The light creates warm golden highlights in her hair and gentle shadows beneath her chin and along the folds of her clothing. The image is sharpest around her face and upper body, while the background is softly blurred. The overall color palette combines cool grays and muted blues with the warm brown tones of her hair, the red lettering on her sweatshirt, and her sunlit complexion.

About Me

My name is Elizabeth Keomanikhoth, but my students usually refer to me as Ms. K! This will be my fifth year teaching and my 2nd year teaching at New Horizons Fine Arts Magnet School at Crenshaw.

I graduated from Baylor University in 2019 with a Bachelor's of Science in Child and Family Studies. I then went on to get a Master's of Science in Child Development from Texas Woman's University (2020) and a Master's of Science in Medical Science from Baylor University (2025).

Outside of school and work, I love to craft, have game nights with my family, paint canvases and shoes, watch TV shows with my fiancé (soon to be husband in March of 2027), solve escape rooms, travel, and read! I am a HUGE Cricut user and love making projects. Painting and reading helps me destress from my schoolwork. The biggest painting I have done to date was 5 feet tall and it was of Kobe Bryant!

I am so excited to be part of the 5th grade team and I look forward to having a wonderful year with my students at NHFAM!

My Favorites

  • Candy: Sour punch straws, gummy bears

  • Stores: Barnes and Noble, Target, Home Goods, and HEB

  • Drinks: Chai tea, green tea, Dr. Pepper Zero, and Coke Zero

  • Food: Sushi, Chick-fil-a, Salata, Panda Express, and Cava

  • Sports Teams: Steelers

  • Colors: Blue and pink

Contact Information

Elizabeth Keomanikhoth
5th Grade Teacher (Room 313)
Phone Number: 281-457-3080
elizabeth.keomanikhoth@cvisd.org

Conference Time: 10:40AM-11:30AM