Opened Up on Okinawa

About the Book

Student teach overseas? Unthinkable! But God often surprises us with plans quite different from our own.

The student teaching experience itself is intimidating enough without putting an ocean between you and everything you know and love. But what an incredible opportunity for God to test the faith of one of His children!

Join this college student on her adventurous journey to the beautiful island of Okinawa, Japan. Laugh with her. Cry with her. Learn and grow with her.

You don’t have to be an aspiring teacher to be moved by Marla’s candid account of her experience. The amazing work God performed in her life will touch yours!

About the Author

Marla (Yoder) Taviano lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Gabe and daughter Olivia. She graduated from Cedarville College in 1997 with a degree in Elementary Education. After three years of teaching, she is thrilled to be staying home indefinitely to write books and be Olivia’s mommy. She is deeply grateful to God for the countless blessings He has showered upon her.