Our Story
Deep Roots.
Clear Direction.
Why the name?
The red oak is known for its strength, adaptability, and endurance. It grows slowly and with deep roots, thriving through seasons of stress and change. For us, it symbolizes what every healthcare team deserves: grounding in values, relationships that nourish, and the capacity to bend without breaking.
Rooted systems—like rooted people—weather storms more easily.
At Red Oak Pathways, our name reflects both where we’ve come from—and where we invite you to go.
Red Oak Pathways brings these ideas together: deep roots and clear direction.
We help healthcare leaders and teams move from knowing resilience is important—to living it every day, through small, consistent practices that restore trust, calm, and collaboration.
When you work with us, you’re choosing a name—and an approach—that stands for strength, renewal, and movement toward a healthier, more human healthcare system.
Resilience isn’t a trait; it’s a practice. A pathway you have to walk again and again.
We believe teams and systems strengthen through guided processes that integrate reflection, neuroscience, and practical tools. Each pathway we design is a learning journey—from burnout to balance, from reactivity to reflection, from fragmentation to connection.
Who we are
Jill Henderson, RN, MN
Jill is an educator, researcher, and advocate for resilience in nursing education. As Faculty and Program Coordinator for the Practical Nursing program at Fleming College, Jill leads innovative curriculum development and supports student success. Her current research focuses on enhancing resilience among Practical Nursing students, and she serves as a lead investigator on multiple funded studies exploring the impact of resilience training in nursing. Jill’s broader scholarly interests include therapeutic nursing relationships and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), reflecting her commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed care. She also serves on the board of directors for the 360 Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario.
Wendy Morgan, MA-Ed, MA-CP, RP
Wendy is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice where she uses a neuropsychological approach to support clients. She has also been developing and delivering curriculum at Fleming College for the past twenty years. She is currently faculty in the Social Service Work and Mental Health and Addictions programs where she teaches students about the impact of stress and trauma on neurodevelopment and how understanding the brain can support emotional regulation and resilience. Wendy is also a lead researcher in a funded research project exploring the benefits of mental health resilience training for the nursing profession. As a volunteer, Wendy serves on the board of directors for Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough, Ontario.