The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence men to enter the field of elementary education, which is predominantly female. The factor herein are described by nine male students enrolled in the elementary teacher education program (ETEP) at a Midwestern university in the United State. The findings indicate that the factors which influence men's decisions to enter the field of elementary education represent a spectrum ranging from former teachers, family members, and career advice received to personal educational experiences and intrinsic aspects of the profession.