Social chemistry is a powerful research-based framework focused on how individuals build networks that can positively impact their personal or professional lives. In this essay, through the lens of educational development, we apply these social network theory principles with respect to building connections to the expanding work of our field. We provide a number of examples as well as our reflections on network types and approaches as directors of centers for teaching and learning. We conclude by presenting questions that all educational developers can ask themselves to better support their work by intentional consideration of building and using networks.