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Fort Dodge Today
By the People, for the People
New Industrial Tech Teacher Joins Greene County High School
Ethan Martin wraps up first year teaching woods, construction, and home maintenance classes
Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:28pm
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A new Industrial Technology teacher's focus on quality craftsmanship and student engagement is revitalizing the vocational program at Greene County High School.Fort Dodge TodayEthan Martin, a new Industrial Technology teacher at Greene County High School, is finishing up his first year on the job. Martin, who previously taught in northern Wisconsin and Fort Dodge, Iowa, was drawn to the Greene County position due to the school's strong facilities and administrative support. He teaches a variety of hands-on courses including woods, advanced woods, home maintenance, and introduction to construction, and is also the advisor for the school's SkillsUSA club.
Why it matters
Bringing in a new Industrial Technology teacher with experience and enthusiasm can help reinvigorate the school's vocational education programs and provide students with valuable real-world skills. Martin's focus on aesthetics and quality in student projects, as well as his partnerships with other school groups, demonstrate his commitment to engaging students and preparing them for future careers.
The details
In his first year, Martin has introduced new classes focused on the business side of woodworking and residential electrical work. He is also working with the school's FFA and FCCLA groups on a project to build a playhouse for the Little Rams Preschool, blending construction skills with an educational component. Martin's goal is to push students beyond just functional builds and towards creating quality, aesthetically-pleasing projects.
- Ethan Martin started teaching at Greene County High School at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
- Martin is wrapping up his first year of teaching at the school in the spring of 2026.
The players
Ethan Martin
The new Industrial Technology teacher at Greene County High School, who previously taught in northern Wisconsin and Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Karen Shannon
The principal of Greene County High School, who impressed Martin during the interview process and helped convince him to take the position.
Little Rams Preschool
The preschool that is receiving a new playhouse built by Martin's students, with help from the school's FFA and FCCLA groups.
What they’re saying
“But as soon as I came in to interview, I saw the facilities, I saw the newer school. Being able to talk with (High School Principal) Mrs. (Karen) Shannon and seeing that there is that administration support already set, it made it really easy to kind of jump back in and say, 'Yes. This is a place that I want to go. This is what I want to be doing. There's not really a better fit for me right now, this is what I want.'”
— Ethan Martin, Industrial Technology Teacher
“We have a lot of students that are just really excited. (I'm) trying to kind of push them away from just the functional builds and more to the aesthetic builds, let's make it quality, let's make it pretty, let's make it something that isn't just usable.”
— Ethan Martin, Industrial Technology Teacher
What’s next
Martin plans to continue expanding the Industrial Technology program at Greene County High School, including adding new classes focused on the business and electrical aspects of construction and woodworking. He is also looking forward to growing the school's SkillsUSA club and finding more community projects for his students to work on, like the upcoming playhouse build for the Little Rams Preschool.
The takeaway
Ethan Martin's enthusiasm for hands-on vocational education and his focus on quality, aesthetics, and real-world skills have reinvigorated the Industrial Technology program at Greene County High School. His partnerships with other school groups and commitment to engaging students demonstrate the value that a dedicated teacher can bring to a community's educational offerings.
