November 7, 2025 Dana Nelson-Isaacs Community, Retention The High ROI of Gratitude: A Strategic Look at Saying Thank You November 7, 2025 Dana Nelson-Isaacs Community, Retention In independent schools, we talk about recruitment and retention almost every day. But as the leaves turn and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, let's look at the absolute lowest-cost, highest-impact retention strategy we have: Gratitude.