About The Grove
A community learning program where people grow — together.
The Grove Story
The Grove is a community learning program by Big Apple Coaching LLC. We believe that meaningful learning happens when people come together around shared curiosity — in a setting that's welcoming, engaging, and grounded in real expertise.
Our classes are designed for people who want to build practical skills, explore new interests, and connect with others in their community. Every class is taught by an instructor with professional credentials and genuine passion for the subject.
The name says it all: a grove is a place where things grow — together, in community, rooted in the same soil. That's what we're building.
About Big Apple Coaching LLC
Big Apple Coaching LLC is a coaching and professional development company based in New York City. Founded by Joseph Amodeo — a Board Certified Coach, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and doctoral candidate — Big Apple Coaching brings decades of experience in adult education, career development, and community-based programming.
The Grove is Big Apple Coaching's community classes program, offering high-quality instruction that's accessible, engaging, and open to all.
Meet Your Instructor
Joseph Amodeo
BCC, CRC, CPTD, M.A. Political Science, M.A. Public Administration, Doctoral Candidate
Joseph is the founder of Big Apple Coaching LLC and the lead instructor at The Grove. With decades of experience in adult education, career development, and community-based programming, he brings genuine expertise and passion to every class. Joseph's credentials span coaching, rehabilitation counseling, instructional design, political science, and public administration — giving him a uniquely broad foundation for teaching the diverse subjects offered at The Grove.
Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by what we believe about people and learning
Community
Learning is better together. The Grove exists because people grow when they're in the company of others who are curious too.
Curiosity
Every class starts with a question worth exploring. We believe the desire to learn something new is its own qualification.
Dignity
Every person who joins us brings their own strengths, experiences, and perspective. That's what makes growing together so meaningful.
Expertise
Our classes are taught by instructors with genuine passion for their subjects and a desire to make learning engaging and meaningful.
Belonging
The Grove is a place where people feel welcome, seen, and valued — a community, not just a classroom.