Lisa Turnbull
I was born in Worcestershire and educated in the middle school system, which has given me a personal insight into the significant benefits, but also the challenges, faced by a school in this system.   I went on to study A levels and a degree in the fields of modern languages and business studies/economics.
My career background is in Financial services (12 years with BMW financial services) and in more recent years (since 2009 when my daughter, Lauren, was born), digital marketing with a strong focus on copywriting.   I work part time and I am home-based which gives the benefit of time-related flexibility.
My husband, Mark, and I have two daughters, Lauren and Natalie.  Having lived in Verwood for nine years, we have recently moved to Holt near Wimborne.   Lauren is in year 5 at Cranborne Middle School and Natalie is in year 1 at Trinity first school in Verwood, where I am currently secretary for the PTA and volunteer in the classroom on a weekly basis.  Both girls are incredibly happy at their respective schools and I really enjoy the involvement that I have in school life.  I would now welcome the opportunity to support Cranborne Middle School in the role of parent governor.  
I have briefly outlined the skills and experience that I feel I have to offer below.
1. Strong communication, leadership and organisation skills
2.  Data analysis and financial experience
3. Copywriting skills (written communications, article writing and writing for websites)
4.  A passion for modern languages
5. Personal experience of the middle school system
6. Experience of recruitment and selection processes